Youth Care Advocate

Youth Advocate - TAG Program

Make a Difference. Build Connections. Support Youth.

The Old Colony Y is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Youth Advocate to join our Family Based Services team!

In this role, you will work directly with youth in a therapeutic after-school setting, at home, at school, and in the community. You will build meaningful relationships while helping youth develop confidence, coping skills, independence, and positive connections within their families, schools, and communities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with teens, building relationships, being active in the community, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

• Mentor and support youth through individualized services
• Provide therapeutic after-school support, behavior management, and crisis intervention
• Help youth develop daily living, social, school, and community skills
• Support youth and families through challenging situations
• Connect youth and families with helpful community resources
• Participate in family meetings, team meetings, trainings, and community activities
• Document services, incidents, and progress accurately
• Advocate for youth and help them work toward their individual goals

• Part-time:
  25 hours per week
• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday 2pm-6:30pm. Tuesday, Thursdays and every other Friday 12pm-6:30pm.
• Some flexibility with scheduling
• Primarily serving the Brockton and Taunton areas
• $20/hour starting wage
• Mileage reimbursement provided for program-related transportation

• CORI/SORI
• Drug test
• Driving record review
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year of direct human services experience, which may include part-time, volunteer, or internship experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle and willingness/comfort transporting youth
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth, families, schools, and community partners