Full Time Youth Advocate - SE SAILS

Full Time Youth Advocate - SE SAILS at Bay State Community Services Inc

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

21.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Youth Advocacy, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Behavior Management, Coping Skills, Supervision, Mentoring, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Youth Empowerment

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Description Our Youth Advocates play a vital role in guiding youth toward stability, confidence, and success-while gaining meaningful experience in human services. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work with youth, a 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 youth in a small home like environment

Providing support and encouragement to youth

Ensuring the overall safety of youth in the program

Assist youth with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management

Acting as a positive role model to support youths’ wellbeing

Schedule:

Wed: 10a-6p | Thu: 3p-11p | Fri: 3p-11p | Sat: 3-11p | Sun: 7a-3p or Sun: 3-11p | Mon: 3-11p | Tue: 3-11p | Wed: 10-6p |Sat: 7a-3pImportant Health and Wellbeing Benefits - BENEFITS BEGIN FIRST DAY OF WORKBlue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance Eye-Med Vision Benefits Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness Mileage Reimbursement Pet Insurance Extensive Training Program Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing Weekly Group Supervision Weekly Individual Supervision Daily Mentoring and Support Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices

Requirements

The desire to work with youth

Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Additional Experience welcomed . .Experience working with youth

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching Residential Experience

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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Provide supervision, support, and encouragement to youth in a residential home environment to guide them toward stability and success. Assist youth with service goals, including homework help and behavior management, while acting as a positive role model.