Youth Advocate - Per Diem - SE SAILS Residential Program at Bay State Community Services Inc

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Empowerment, Advocacy, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Coping Skills, Behavior Management, Positive Role Model, Safety, Support, Encouragement, Supervision, Homework Help, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, CPR, First Aid

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Youth Advocate on a per diem (as needed) basis. The Youth Advocate will be responsible for providing support, guidance, and resources to youth facing various challenges such as mental health issues and trauma. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to youth empowerment and advocacy, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. What you will be doing to make a difference: Driving is required Spending time with and supervising 9 youths in a small home like environment Providing support and encouragement to youths Ensuring the overall safety of youth in the program Assist youths with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management Acting as a positive role model to support youths’ wellbeing Schedule: Must be available to work evenings and weekends 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

Responsibilities

The Youth Advocate will provide support, guidance, and resources to youth facing challenges such as mental health issues and trauma. Responsibilities include supervising youths, ensuring their safety, and assisting them with service goals.