What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Advocate - Per Diem - SE SAILS Residential Program position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Youth Advocate on a per diem (as needed) basis. The Youth Advocate will be responsible for providing support, guidance, and resources to youth facing various challenges such as mental health issues and trauma. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to youth empowerment and advocacy, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What you will be doing to make a difference:
- Spending time with and supervising 9 youths in a small home like environment
- Providing support and encouragement to youths
- Ensuring the overall safety of youth in the program
- Assist youths with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
- Acting as a positive role model to support youths’ wellbeing
- Driving is required
Schedule: Must be available to work evenings and weekends
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred (not required)
- 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 CPR and first aid
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
