Bay State Community Services Inc
Youth Advocate - Part Time - COASTAL Emergency Residence
Bay State Community Services Inc, Weymouth, Massachusetts, us, 02188
Description
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Advocate to provide direct support and guidance to youth facing challenges with their mental and behavioral health. The Youth Advocate will work collaboratively with youth, staff, and other collaterals to ensure access to safety, promote resilience, and help youth achieve their goals.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
Driving is required
Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of (12-18) in the program
Supports youth with developing daily living skillsand developing interpersonal skills
Deliver services in a culturally competent manner
Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals
Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required
Acts as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness
Exceptional Benefits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tax Deferred Retiremen Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Benefits First year: 35 Days Paid Time Off -Increased vacation with tenure
Pet Insurance
Employee discounts
Mileage Reimbursement Stipends for on-call
Qualified employer for student loan forgiveness
Tuition Assistance
Extensive Training Programs including Certification(s) in Evidence Based Practices
Supervision for licensure requirements
Requirements Qualifications
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
Driving is required
Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of (12-18) in the program
Supports youth with developing daily living skillsand developing interpersonal skills
Deliver services in a culturally competent manner
Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals
Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required
Acts as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness
Exceptional Benefits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tax Deferred Retiremen Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Benefits First year: 35 Days Paid Time Off -Increased vacation with tenure
Pet Insurance
Employee discounts
Mileage Reimbursement Stipends for on-call
Qualified employer for student loan forgiveness
Tuition Assistance
Extensive Training Programs including Certification(s) in Evidence Based Practices
Supervision for licensure requirements
Requirements Qualifications
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr