Youth Care Advocate - Safe Environment Leader

Old Colony YMCA; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA in Fall River is seeking a Youth Care Advocate to monitor residents and maintain a safe, secure environment for staff and residents while embodying the Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility values.

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, you will support program activities, conduct proper intake procedures, keep accurate logs, and collaborate with team members to prevent crises and ensure consistent youth services.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School education; related work experience.
• Possess the ability to meet the physical needs of the program, including restraining juveniles up to approximately 200 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement security procedures of the YMCA and unit as outlined in the Operations Manual.
• Supervise and monitor residents in all activities of the program both on and off the unit.
• Implement and supervise recreational activities.
• Conduct proper intake procedures and termination of residents.
• Keep accurate logs and records.
• Maintain YMCA, DYS policies and procedures.
• Supervise and assist in meal distribution.
• Attend all scheduled full staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Intervene to prevent a crisis situation according to the Behavior Management Policy of the Unit.
• Work as part of a team with co-workers.
• Receive permission from Shift Supervisor or PIC before leaving the Unit to ensure proper staff coverage.
• Report any suspected child abuse to the Shift Supervisor/and or Assistant Director.
• Follow dress code policy.
• Complete resident monthly reports competently and on time
• Maintain work schedule as directed.
• To assist other service corporation programs as directed.
• Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, vouchers, and employee expenses are followed.
• Emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are adhered to accordingly and posted on the unit.
• Maintain and clean the unit, which includes the bedrooms, hallways, dining facilities, kitchen, visitors Lounge, activity room, offices and reception area.

Education

High School education; related work experience.

Job description

Old Colony YMCA in Fall River is seeking a Youth Care Advocate to monitor residents and maintain a safe, secure environment for staff and residents while embodying the Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility values.

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, you will support program activities, conduct proper intake procedures, keep accurate logs, and collaborate with team members to prevent crises and ensure consistent youth services.