Bay State Community Services Inc
Youth Advocate - Full 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 requiredActs as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness
Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits - BENEFITS BEGIN FIRST DAY OF WORK
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
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 Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage Reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing
Weekly Group Supervision
Weekly Individual Supervision
Daily Mentoring and Support
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices
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. Bay State Community Services believes diversity,
inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce .
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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 requiredActs as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness
Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits - BENEFITS BEGIN FIRST DAY OF WORK
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
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 Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage Reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing
Weekly Group Supervision
Weekly Individual Supervision
Daily Mentoring and Support
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices
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. Bay State Community Services believes diversity,
inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce .
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