Youth Advocate - Plymouth Emergency Residence
Youth Advocate - Plymouth Emergency Residence
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Job Description
Bay State Community Services is committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of youth seeking guidance and care during tough times in their lives. We are looking for dedicated youth advocates to champion the rights voices and well-being of youth we care for in the Plymouth area. Together lets pave the way for a brighter future where every young person is valued supported and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the world.
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
- Planning and participating in activities such as hiking field trips shopping that assists youths in learning life skills
- Assist youths with their service goals including homework help coping skills and behavior management
- Acting as a positive role model to support youth wellbeing
Schedule: Sun- 8 AM-4 PM Wed- 3 pm-11 pm Thurs- 3 pm-11 pm Friday- 8 AM- 4 PM and Saturday 3 pm-11 pm
Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits Begin First Day of Work
- Blue 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 Masters Degree
- Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Mileage Reimbursement
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
The desire to work with youth
Residential/Group Home experience preferred
Valid MA drivers license with acceptable driving record
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:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
