What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Services - Youth Advocate Supervisor position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
About Us
Bay State Community Services is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for at-risk youth in our residential programs. We focus on fostering stability, growth, and independent living skills to help young individuals thrive.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Residential Services Youth Advocate Supervisor to provide leadership, guidance, and direct support to youth and staff during evening hours. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a structured, supportive role—this opportunity is for you!
Job Summary
The Residential Services Youth Advocate Supervisor oversees evening operations in our youth residential program, ensuring a safe and positive living environment. This role involves direct supervision of staff and youth, crisis intervention, and implementing program policies to support the emotional, behavioral, and social well-being of residents.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
- Supports youth with developing daily living skills
- Supervises other youth advocate staff on shift
- Manages emergencies and ensures youth and staff’s safety while on shift
- Ensures that all shift logs, daily notes, incident reports, and any other required documents are completed within program guidelines for quality and timeliness
- Supports youth with developing daily living skills
- Driving is required.
Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.
Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment
Important Health and Welfare Benefits
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
Generous 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 Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
• Bachelor’s level degree in Human Services field or related field preferred
• 1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred
• Residential experience preferred
• Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred
• Additional languages desirable, though not required
• Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPI physical interventions, and de-escalation techniques
• Able to learn, carry out and be certified in MAP, CPR and first aid
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification preferred
• Proficient writing and computer skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
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.
Contact Information:
recruitment@baystatecs.org
857-374-5669
