Youth Advocate - Per Diem (overnights) - Coastal Emergency Residence

Bay State Community Services, Inc.


Date: 5 days ago
City: Weymouth, MA
Contract type: Full time
Description

Want a flexible work schedule? Want to make a difference in lives of youth while gaining ample job training and growth opportunities? Then, this is job is for you!!!

The Youth Advocate (Per Diem )is responsible for supporting and supervising young people during the daily activities in the Weymouth based Teen Group Home.

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference in the Lives of Teens:

  • Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of (12-18) in the program
  • Provide per diem shift coverage
  • Must be able to work Fridays and Saturdays 12a-8a
  • Deliver services in a culturally competent manner
  • Supports youth with developing daily living skills
  • Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals
  • Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required
  • Implements and adheres to the behavioral support system of the program
  • Acts as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness

Requirements

Qualifications/Credentials:

  • 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
  • Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
  • Acceptable CORI, SORI and DEEC background record check including fingerprinting

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

[email protected]

857-374-5669

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