Youth Advocate

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Hires in 2023

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.

Be the positive change in the lives of youth today by applying to work as our newest Youth Advocate! Use your understanding of childhood trauma and skills to build rapport, nurture, and support displaced youth in our small youth group home. Bear witness to the growth and development of your hardwork by watching these youth go one to be productive and positively contribute to their communities. 

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth...

• 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
• Assist with homework and independent living skills
• Acting as a positive role model to support youths’ wellbeing

Why is this job for you?

· Great role for those studying Psychology, Human Services, Social Work etc. 

· Full time job with health/wellness benefits

· Small program that you can make a difference at

· 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  

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

The desire to work with youth

Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Additional Experience welcomed . . .

Experience working with youth

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

Residential Experience

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) is fully committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We provide an environment that is free from harassment of any kind, an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, 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. We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion, and social justice is an action, and as such seek to operationalize policies, procedures, and systems, that support a talented, and diverse workforce.

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