Full-Time
Youth Advocate
Plymouth Emergency Residence
Bay State Community Services
Compensation Overview
$19 - $20/hr
Plymouth, MA, USA
In Person
Category
 Social & Community Services (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
First Aid
Requirements
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
- The candidate must be able to learn, carry out, and become certified in CPI physical interventions and de-escalation techniques.
- The candidate must be able to learn, carry out, and become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
- The candidate must be available for first, second, or third awake-overnight shifts, or combinations of these shifts, depending on program needs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18.
- Deliver services in a culturally competent manner.
- Support youth in developing daily living and coping skills.
- Implement interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals as required.
- Participate in de-escalation and physical interventions with youth when required.
- Drive youth to school, appointments, and recreational activities.
- Implement and adhere to the program's behavioral support system.
- Act as a positive role model for youth and coworkers by treating them with respect, dignity, understanding, and fairness.
- Dispense medication in accordance with proper protocol, policies, and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
- One year of experience working with adolescents is preferred but not required.
- Residential experience is preferred.
- Experience with systems such as the Department of Mental Health and Department of Children and Families is preferred.
- Additional languages are desirable but not required.