Youth Care Advocate

Old Colony YMCA; Brockton (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA is seeking a Youth Advocate to join our Family Based Services team in Brockton, MA. The role focuses on therapeutic, after-school support for teens in homes, schools, and community settings, helping them build confidence, coping skills, and positive connections with families and schools.

The position offers part-time hours (25 per week) with a Tuesday–Friday schedule and mileage reimbursement for program-related travel.

Qualifications

• Background checks (CORI/SORI) required.
• Drug testing and driving-record review may be required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support youth through individualized services.
• Provide therapeutic after-school support, behavior management, and crisis intervention.
• Help youth develop daily living, social, school, and community skills.
• Support youth and families through challenging situations.
• Connect youth and families with helpful community resources.
• Participate in family meetings, team meetings, trainings, and community activities.
• Document services, incidents, and progress accurately.
• Advocate for youth and help them work toward their individual goals.

Skills

CORI/SORI

Drug test

Driving record review

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Youth Advocate - TAG Program

Make a Difference. Build Connections. Support Youth.

The Old Colony Y is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Youth Advocate to join our Family Based Services team!

In this role, you will work directly with youth in a therapeutic after-school setting, at home, at school, and in the community. You will build meaningful relationships while helping youth develop confidence, coping skills, independence, and positive connections within their families, schools, and communities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with teens, building relationships, being active in the community, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

What You Will Do

• Mentor and support youth through individualized services
• Provide therapeutic after-school support, behavior management, and crisis intervention
• Help youth develop daily living, social, school, and community skills
• Support youth and families through challenging situations
• Connect youth and families with helpful community resources
• Participate in family meetings, team meetings, trainings, and community activities
• Document services, incidents, and progress accurately
• Advocate for youth and help them work toward their individual goals

Position Details

• Part-time: 25 hours per week
• Typical schedule: Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday 2pm-6:30pm. Tuesday, Thursdays and every other Friday 12pm-6:30pm.
• Some flexibility with scheduling
• Primarily serving the Brockton and Taunton areas
• $20/hour starting wage
• Mileage reimbursement provided for program-related transportation

Qualifications

• CORI/SORI
• Drug test
• Driving record review
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year of direct human services experience, which may include part-time, volunteer, or internship experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle and willingness/comfort transporting youth
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth, families, schools, and community partners