Full-Time Youth Advocate (Temporary position)

Bay State Community Services is seeking a compassionate energetic and dependable Full-Time Youth Advocate (Temporary) to join our Coastal Emergency Residence team. This temporary summer position provides direct care and supervision to youth residing in a short-term residential program. Youth Advocates play a vital role in creating a safe structured and supportive environment while helping youth develop the skills needed to achieve their personal goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in behavioral health psychology social work criminal justice education or human services who are looking to gain meaningful hands-on experience working with adolescents.

If youre passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding summer opportunity wed love to hear from you!

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

• Provide direct supervision and support to youth in a residential setting.
• Foster a safe structured and therapeutic environment.
• Build positive trusting relationships with youth through mentorship and engagement.
• Assist youth with daily living skills routines and recreational activities.
• Support youth in achieving individualized treatment and behavioral goals.

• 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.

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