Youth Advocate Supervisor - Coastal Emergency Residence

Bay State Community Services Inc; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

35 days PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Bay State Community Services Inc. is seeking a Youth Advocate Supervisor to lead a dedicated team of Youth Advocates providing direct support, mentorship, and advocacy for youths facing social, emotional, educational, or behavioral challenges.

The role emphasizes high-quality service delivery, staff development, and adherence to program standards, with a schedule of Full-Time, Monday-Thursday 2p-12a, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• The desire to work with youth.
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience working with youth (12-18) in a residential/group care setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of Youth Advocates through regular check-ins.
• Provide crisis support and guidance to staff when complex youth situations arise.
• Mentor, engage and ensure the safety of youth in the program.
• Uphold trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered approaches in all aspects of the program.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team supervision

Crisis support

Trauma-informed care

Education

Psychology degree

Social Work degree

Child Development degree

Teaching degree

Job description

Description

The Youth Advocate Supervisor oversees a team of Youth Advocates who provide direct support, mentorship, and advocacy for young people facing social, emotional, educational, or behavioral challenges. This role ensures high-quality service delivery, staff development, and compliance with program standards.

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of Youth Advocates through regular check‑ins
• Provide crisis support and guidance to staff when complex youth situations arise.
• Mentor, engage and ensure the safety of youth in the program
• Uphold trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and youth‑centered approaches in all aspects of the program.

Schedule: Full‑Time; Monday - Thursday 2p-12a

Important Health and Wellbeing 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
• Pet Insurance

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

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

Requirements

Qualifications/Credentials

• The desire to work with youth
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Experience working with youth (12-18) in a residential/group care setting

Additional Experience welcomed…

• Education or degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching

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.