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Eliot’s juvenile justice programming includes a residential network for youth ages 13 to 21 who are court-involved and need placement while awaiting return to court, assessment, or longer-term treatment. These highly structured, self-contained programs offer a comprehensive intervention for juvenile offenders.
Eliot's secure program is currently seeking a Youth Advocate Coordinator to provide daily coordination of direct-care staff and youth in executing the plan of the day.
Physical and Mental Demands: Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting to carry out job responsibilities. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle as needed. Ability to work a flexible work schedule contingent upon program needs. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with periods of high stress. Ability to physically carry out Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Daily coordination of direct-care staff and youth in executing the plan of the day in accordance with program, DYS, DEEC and ECHS policies and procedures.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans of youth.
- Promote a team approach with staff and youth
- Assist youth with identifying interests and goals.
- Develop a positive program environment for the youth and staff.
- Attend weekly supervisors' meetings, staff /shift change meetings and facilitate weekly team meetings.
- Assign and/or facilitate daily groups.
- Submit timely, complete, legible and accurate documentation as required.
- Safely transport residents to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits.
- Conduct documented supervision of assigned staff.
- Serve as an advocate and role model for assigned youth.
- Ensure safety and security of the program including security checks.
- Conduct and submit staff supervisions and performance evaluations in a timely fashion.
- Assist with crisis management and use CPI skills.
- Participate in the hiring and training of new program staff.
- Assist with the development of program and staff schedules. Ensure that all documentation is completed by the end of shift in accordance with regulatory and ECHS policy and procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field completed
- Must be over 21 years of age
- Valid MA state driver's license
- Supervisory experience is preferred!
