Youth Advocate - Full Time - Beal Street

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 Makes a Difference in the Lives of Youth...

• Spending time with and supervising 12 youths in a medium size home like environment
• Providing support and encouragement to youths
• Ensuring the overall safety of youth in the program 
• Assist youths with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
• Acting as a positive role model to support youths’ wellbeing
• Driving is required

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.

Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment

Important Health and Welfare Benefits

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

Generous 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 Student Loan Forgiveness

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

The desire to work with youth

Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Additional Experience welcomed . . .

Experience working with youth

Education: High School Diploma required 

Residential/ Adolescent Group Home Experience preferred

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. 

Contact Information:

[email protected]

857-374-5669