Youth Advocate - Full Time - COASTAL Emergency Residence

Bay State Community Services, Inc.; Weymouth (MA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and dental insurance

Eye-Med Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Dis|b

Zusammenfassung

Bay State Community Services, Inc. seeks a Youth Advocate to provide direct support to youth facing mental and behavioral health challenges in Weymouth, MA. You will collaborate with youth, staff, and collaterals to ensure safety and promote resilience while helping youth reach their goals.

The role includes driving, supervising 12-18 year-olds, and delivering culturally competent services. Training in evidence-based practices and CPI de-escalation is provided; health, retirement, and tuition

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience working with adolescents preferred (not required).
• Residential experience preferred.
• Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred.
• Additional languages desirable, though not required.
• Able to learn and be certified in CPI de-escalation techniques.

Aufgaben

• Drive to site as required and supervise adolescents aged 12-18.
• Support youth in developing daily living and interpersonal skills.
• Deliver services in a culturally competent manner.
• Implement interventions aligned with treatment and service plan goals.
• Participate in de-escalation and physical interventions when required.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, with respect and fairness.

Kenntnisse

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Cultural competency

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

Jobbeschreibung

Description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Advocate to provide direct support and guidance to youth facing challenges with their mental and behavioral health. The Youth Advocate will work collaboratively with youth, staff, and other collaterals to ensure access to safety, promote resilience, and help youth achieve their goals.

What You Will Be Doing To Make a Difference

• Driving is required
• Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of (12-18) in the program
• Supports youth with developing daily living skills and developing interpersonal skills
• Deliver services in a culturally competent manner
• Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals
• Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required
• Acts as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness

Job Type

Full-time

Exceptional Benefits

BEGINS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF WORK

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Eye-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tax Deferred Retiremen Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Benefits First year: 35 Days Paid Time Off -Increased vacation with tenure
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Stipends for on-call
• Qualified employer for student loan forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Extensive Training Programs including Certification(s) in Evidence Based Practices
• Supervision for licensure requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred (not required)
• Residential experience preferred
• Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred
• Additional languages desirable, though not required
• Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPI physical interventions, and de-escalation techniques
• Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPR and first aid

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary Description

$20-21 per hour