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Adolescent Wellness Academy

Youth Wellness Advocate Bilingual

Adolescent Wellness Academy, Boca Raton, Florida, us, 33481

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Youth Wellness Advocate (Bilingual – English/Spanish) Adolescent Mental Health IOP/PHP

Location:

Adolescent Wellness Academy – Boca Raton (On‑Site) Employment Type:

Part‑Time Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM

About the Role The

Youth Wellness Advocate

is a key member of the care team at Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA), supporting a safe, structured, and emotionally supportive environment for adolescents in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role bridges client supervision, family interaction, and clinical support, helping ensure consistency, safety, and positive engagement throughout the evening program.

This is an ideal role for someone who is calm under pressure, comfortable working with teens, and passionate about mental health and family support.

Fluency in Spanish is required

to effectively support our clients and families.

Key Responsibilities

Provide supervision and structure for adolescents ages 13–17 during evening IOP sessions

Monitor client safety during transitions, breaks, groups, and unstructured times

Support clinicians in maintaining program flow and therapeutic schedules

Greet and assist families at drop‑off and pick‑up with professionalism and warmth (in English and Spanish)

Manage front desk responsibilities including phones, attendance tracking, and sign‑in/out

Assist with wellness check‑ins, incident documentation, and real‑time updates to leadership

Respond to escalated behaviors using trauma‑informed strategies and crisis protocols

Support program operations with light administrative and organizational tasks

Qualifications

Fluent in both English and Spanish (required)

Experience working with adolescents in school, clinical, or community settings strongly preferred

Ideal for students or recent graduates in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related fields

Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and professionalism with both teens and parents

Organized, dependable, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, in‑person environment

Why Join AWA? At AWA, Wellness Advocates are valued members of the treatment team. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in adolescent mental health, receive mentorship and support, and play a meaningful role in helping teens and families navigate critical moments. This is a strong opportunity to grow in the behavioral health field while making a real impact.

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