Youth Care Advocate — Trauma-Informed Youth Support

Old Colony YMCA; Brockton (MA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training opportunities

Trauma-Informed Care training

Job summary

The Old Colony YMCA Boy's Detention Program in Brockton, MA is offering an entry-level role working directly with justice-involved youth in a positive-based residential setting. This position provides hands-on experience in the human services field, a supportive team environment, and extensive training opportunities, including trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, an interest in social work or related fields, and a willingness to learn,

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with youth, especially in residential, group home, or behavioral health setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care or previous training in related approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to de-escalate crises and manage conflict calmly and safely.
• Physically and emotionally able to respond to challenging behaviors.
• Good documentation and basic computer skills (for logging notes, incident reports, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in social work/psychology/human services

Job description

The Old Colony YMCA Boy's Detention Program in Brockton, MA is offering an entry-level role working directly with justice-involved youth in a positive-based residential setting. This position provides hands-on experience in the human services field, a supportive team environment, and extensive training opportunities, including trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, an interest in social work or related fields, and a willingness to learn,