Youth Advocate - Per Diem - Plymouth Emergency Residence
Bay State Community Services Inc·Plymouth, Massachusetts
Bay State Community Services Inc·Plymouth, Massachusetts
The Youth Advocate supervises adolescents in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and providing support for daily living and coping skills. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, performing de-escalation, and transporting youth to various appointments.
Description At Bay State Community Services, we believe that everyone deserves access to a safe, caring, and respectful living environment. Our Youth Advocates are the heart of this mission, working directly with youth to provide support and encouragement in their daily lives. If you are patient, empathetic, and committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference... Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of 12-18 Delivers services in a culturally competent manner Supports youth with developing daily living and coping skills Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required Drives youth to school, appointments, and recreational activities Implements and adheres to the behavioral support system of the program Acts as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness Dispenses medication in accordance with proper protocol, policies and procedures May work 1st, 2nd and 3rd (awake overnight) shift or various combinations of these shifts depending on program needs, and candidate availability
Hours will vary depending on operational needs If you are looking to be part of a non-profit agency that has an excellent reputation, strength-based supervision and high regard when it comes to honoring the mission of our work, Bay State Community Services is the right place for you. Apply now!!!
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.
recruitment@baystatecs.org 857-374-5669
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Market context
In Massachusetts, per diem youth advocate roles are often tied to residential and emergency youth services, where staffing needs can shift with census and coverage gaps. Competition can be stronger for candidates who bring adolescent experience, familiarity with DMH or DCF systems, and readiness to complete CPI, CPR, and first aid requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then highlight any direct work with adolescents and your availability for flexible shifts in your application.