Youth Advocate

Description

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) values all types of human diversity. Everyone contributes to the improvement of BSCS and the greater community. We remain committed to raising awareness and joining efforts for justice, equity, and inclusion.

NEW!!!! $1,00 Sign-on Bonus 

(Half paid at 30 days and the remainder at 3 months!)

COVID-19 vaccination is NOT required for those who choose not to be vaccinated - weekly testing is provided at the program at no cost. 

Job Summary

Be a part of a team that provides support, guidance, and resources to youth between the ages of 12 and 18. This is s small, 9 youth program needs someone to care about the youth in the program and truly want them to be successful. 

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

· Connecting with and supervising 9 youths in a small home-like environment

· Providing support and encouragement to youth

· Planning and participating in activities such as hiking, field trips, and shopping

· Acting as a positive role model to support youths’ wellbeing

Why is this job for you?

· Use your compassion and caring to help youth

· Begin your career and learn from others

· Full time/Part Time with benefits

· Small program with manageable caseload where you can make a difference

· Great team and training

· Opportunity for advancement

Never worked in residential services? Don’t have experience? That’s OK!

We offer an 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

Job Qualifications/Credentials

· The desire to work with youth

· Adequate CORI, SORI and DEEC background record check including fingerprinting 

· Valid MA driver’s license with adequate driving record

Additional experience welcomed...

· Experience working with youth

· Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching

· Residential Experience

Important Health and Wellness Benefits 

We recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff and have developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.

Benefits begin on your first day of employment 

· 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 Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

· 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays – includes Juneteenth 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

· 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

Who We Are...

Bay State Community Services is a safety net agency committed to providing comprehensive services to the youth and families throughout our communities. With 80 programs in 17 locations, we offer a continuum of prevention, clinical, residential, community based, and peer recovery supports by a group of compassionate and committed professionals who truly make a difference. 

Requirements

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.