Child and Youth Advisor - Part Time - Overnight/weekends - Vicksburg

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first


• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger


• We take great joy in service to others


• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2025-2026. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges

Child and Youth Advisor - Position Overview

• The Child and Youth Advisor is responsible for maintaining a climate conducive to the nurturing and growth needs of clients served.


• They will act as the adult role model who participates in the activities of daily living with the clients, providing a safe and consistent environment.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Required Physical Activities:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions. 


• Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols.

• Characteristics of Work:  

• Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. 


• Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.

• Vision Requirements:   

• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Environmental Conditions:

• This job requires exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud noise.   

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach clients, when and where appropriate activities of daily living, social skills, conflict resolution, and independent living skills.


• Act as a positive role model in a trauma informed manner in each interaction with clients and families.


• Provide ongoing supervision of clients.


• Provide for the physical needs and emotional support of clients.


• Handle all "crisis" situations and pro-actively de-escalate out of control behavior daily; notify appropriate on-call staff.


• Monitor clients' self-administration of medication and document accordingly.


• Bring to the attention of the House Manager any unusual problems, behaviors, attitudinal changes, illnesses, peer and staff relationships, physical and/or emotional support of clients.


• Provide documentation in the areas of daily log, shift notes, incident reports, transportation logs, and other areas as directed.


• Help facilitate a supportive team approach to the treatment of the clients.


• Participate in Staff Meetings and Continuous Quality Improvement.


• Answer incoming calls; respond professionally and politely to all callers. Route calls to the appropriate individual and take messages as needed.


• Provide transportation for clients as needed for appointments, etc.


• Perform housekeeping and cooking duties.


• Accurately maintain petty cash receipts, charge slips, transportation expenses, etc. and turn into the office staff

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) years' experience in the caring of children preferred. 


• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• Must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license.


• Must be able to communicate effectively with children and adolescents.