Bay State Community Services Inc
Youth Advocate - Plymouth Emergency Residence
Bay State Community Services Inc, Plymouth, Massachusetts, us, 02360
Description
Bay State Community Services is committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of youth seeking guidance and care during tough times in their lives. We are looking for dedicated youth advocates to champion the rights, voices, and well-being of youth we care for in the Plymouth area. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter future, where every young person is valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the world.
What you will be doing to make a difference
Driving is required
Spending time with and supervising 9 youth in a small, home-like environment
Providing support and encouragement to youth
Planning and participating in activities such as hiking, field trips, shopping that assists youths in learning life skills
Assist youths with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
Acting as a positive role model to support youth wellbeing
Schedule Sun- 8 AM-4 PM, Wed- 3 pm-11 pm, Thurs- 3 pm-11 pm, Friday- 8 AM- 4 PM, and Saturday 3 pm-11 pm
Important Health and Wellbeing 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
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
What you will be doing to make a difference
Driving is required
Spending time with and supervising 9 youth in a small, home-like environment
Providing support and encouragement to youth
Planning and participating in activities such as hiking, field trips, shopping that assists youths in learning life skills
Assist youths with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
Acting as a positive role model to support youth wellbeing
Schedule Sun- 8 AM-4 PM, Wed- 3 pm-11 pm, Thurs- 3 pm-11 pm, Friday- 8 AM- 4 PM, and Saturday 3 pm-11 pm
Important Health and Wellbeing 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
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr