Youth Advocate - Part Time - COASTAL Emergency Residence

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Advocate to provide direct support and guidance to youth facing challenges with their mental and behavioral health. The Youth Advocate will work collaboratively with youth, staff, and other collaterals to ensure access to safety, promote resilience, and help youth achieve their goals. What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference... Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of (12-18) in the program Support youth with developing daily living skills and interpersonal skills Deliver services in a culturally competent manner Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals Participate in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required Act as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding, and fairness Driving is required Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits - 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 Master's 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 Requirements Experience working with youth Residential Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Bay State Community Services, Inc.