Youth Advocate - SE SAILS

Bay State Community Services; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Job summary

Bay State Community Services is seeking Youth Advocates to guide youth toward stability and success. The role emphasizes empowerment, strong communication, and safety in a home-like setting, with a schedule including evenings and weekend shifts.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for youth work and a license to drive in Massachusetts. Benefits and ongoing training are provided as part of the organization’s commitment to staff development and youth support.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with youth and empower them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act as a positive role model and advocate for youth.
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive as required to supervise and accompany youth.
• Spend time with and supervise 9 youths in a home-like environment.
• Provide support, encouragement, and homework help to youth.
• Help youth with service goals, coping skills, and behavior management.
• Maintain overall safety of youth in the program.
• Schedule includes weekend and evening shifts.

Skills

Youth advocacy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching

Job description

Our Youth Advocates play a vital role in guiding youth toward stability, confidence, and success—while gaining meaningful experience in human services. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work with youth, a commitment to youth empowerment and advocacy, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will be doing to make a difference:

Driving is required
Spending time with and supervising 9 youth in a small home like environment
Providing support and encouragement to youth
Ensuring the overall safety of youth in the program
Assist youth with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
Acting as a positive role model to support youths’ wellbeing
Schedule:

Sat: 7a-3p | Sun: 3p-11p | Wed: 10-6 | Thu: 3-11p | Fri: 3-11p

Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits - BENEFITS BEGIN 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
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Extensive Training Program

Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing
Weekly Group Supervision
Weekly Individual Supervision
Daily Mentoring and Support
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices

The desire to work with youth

Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Additional Experience welcomed . . .

Experience working with youth

Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching

Residential Experience

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.