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Youth Care Advocate at Old Colony YMCA
Brockton, Massachusetts, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Trust Building, Crisis De-escalation, Conflict Management, Documentation Skills, Team Collaboration, Flexibility

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description
The Old Colony YMCA Boy's Detention Program is offering a unique opportunity to work directly with justice-involved youth in a positive-based residential setting. This is a meaningful, entry-level position ideal for individuals looking to launch a career in the human services field. This opportunity offers - A supportive, team-oriented environment, hands-on experience working with youth and extensive training opportunities, including: Trauma-Informed Care, De-escalation Techniques, Positive Youth Development and more. Qualifications * Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required. * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field preferred. * Experience working with youth, especially in a residential, group home, or behavioral health setting. * Knowledge of trauma-informed care or previous training in related approaches. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to build trust and rapport with youth while maintaining professional boundaries. * Ability to de-escalate crises and manage conflict calmly and safely. * Physically and emotionally able to respond to challenging behaviors. * Good documentation and basic computer skills (for logging notes, incident reports, etc.). * Ability to work collaboratively with a team. * Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or overnights.  
Responsibilities
The Youth Care Advocate will work directly with justice-involved youth in a positive-based residential setting. This role involves providing support and guidance while maintaining professional boundaries.