Youth Advocate & Mentor for Change

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; East Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. is seeking compassionate Youth Advocates to support court-involved youth ages 13 to 21 within our Juvenile Justice residential network. This entry-level role focuses on patient care, mentorship, and contributing to a safe, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include applying youth development principles, promoting inclusivity, mentoring youth, and coordinating care with a dedicated team to foster positive growth and healthy choices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or related experience required.
• Must be 21 years old by start date.
• Experience working with youth required.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Use principles of youth development and trauma-informed care to create a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming environment that embraces diversity.
• Foster youth skills and mentor their positive development.
• Implement program activities that are safe and foster personal growth and healthy choices.
• Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among youth.
• Implement safety and emergency requirements including crisis prevention and de-escalation.

Skills

Youth development

Trauma-informed care

Mentoring

Diversity & inclusion

Crisis prevention

Safety & emergency handling

Education

High school diploma or related experience

Age 21 by start date

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. is seeking compassionate Youth Advocates to support court-involved youth ages 13 to 21 within our Juvenile Justice residential network. This entry-level role focuses on patient care, mentorship, and contributing to a safe, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include applying youth development principles, promoting inclusivity, mentoring youth, and coordinating care with a dedicated team to foster positive growth and healthy choices.