Youth Advocate - Overnights (less than 20 hours per week) - Coastal ER

Description

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Weekend Overnight Youth Advocate to support youth in this adolescent group home.  This role provides a safe, stable, and supportive environment during overnight hours.

The Youth Advocate is responsible for maintaining a positive, trauma-informed atmosphere, assisting with crisis intervention as needed, and helping residents follow house guidelines and routines. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates passionate about youth development, behavioral health, or human services who are available to work Friday and Saturday overnights.

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

• Provide awake, overnight supervision and support for youth ages 12-18 years old.
• Monitor resident safety and conduct routine wellness checks throughout the shift.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to emergencies or behavioral issues.
• Document all shift activities, incidents, and resident interactions accurately and in a timely manner.

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