$20 - $21/hr+ 403(b) employer match + Mileage reimbursement
Entry
Hingham, MA, USA
In Person
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
The ability to learn, carry out, and become certified in CPI physical interventions and de-escalation techniques is required.
The ability to learn, carry out, and become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid is required.
A valid driver's license or ability to drive is required.
Availability to work some daytime and evening shifts is required.
Responsibilities
Spend time with and supervise 12 youth in a mid-size home-like environment.
Provide support and encouragement to youth.
Ensure the overall safety of youth in the program.
Assist youth with service goals, including homework help, coping skills, and behavior management.
Act as a positive role model to support youths' wellbeing.
Desired Qualifications
One year of experience working with adolescents is preferred.
Residential experience is preferred.
Experience with systems such as the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Children and Families is preferred.
Additional languages are desirable.
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 12 youth in a mid-size 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:
Full Time, 40 hours per week. Must be available to work some day and evenings shift.
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
Qualifications
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.