Sr Youth Advocate

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000 results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.   Summary The Senior Youth Advocate is responsible for the ongoing care and supervision of the residents in all phases of their lives in the facility.     Essential Functions: Responsible for help the adolescents learn and master the basic activities of daily living, including social interaction, educational and vocational advancement, developing interpersonal relationships with peers and adults, and emotional growth and satisfaction Mediate verbal disputes, as well as model for the adolescents how to behave with each other in a respectful, socially acceptable way May serve as therapists or co-therapists in group or other special treatment situations Participate in clinical, administrative or supervisory meetings Act as site supervisor in their absence Serve as role models and mentors for Youth Advocates   Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for coordinating the activities of the staff working on the unit during that shift   Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree in a mental health or related field Preferred. Prior experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents

Salary : $67,000