Youth Care Advocate

Under the direction of the Assistant Shift Supervisor, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible and accountable for monitoring residents in the program and for maintaining a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents. She/he will reflect and display the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

This role pays $18 an hour.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

Shifts available are 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am.

Employees are required to work at least a Saturday or Sunday, must have good writing skills, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries with our residents ages 17 to 22 years old.

Job Function:

Under the direction of the Assistant Program Director, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive professional, safe care in a well-maintained and secure environment. In this function the Youth Care Advocate is responsible to ensure that YMCA, DYS and DEEC policies are applied. A Youth Care Advocate is responsible to apply his/her own skills, experience and interests while interacting and counseling clients. A Youth Care Advocate must maintain a positive role model for clients, enhance their self-worth and provide encouragement so that they may reach their full potential. A Youth Care Advocate is responsible to contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in his/her job and cooperation with co-workers and the Assistant Program Director. He/she will reflect and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Program/Department Responsibilities:

• Ensure all security procedures, as outlined in the Operations Manual, are followed in full to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for clients and staff.
• Closely monitor all clients in all phases of their daily activities and during their night routine and to make sure that all rules and regulations of the OCY Pre-TIL Program are followed both on and off the unit.
• Plan, implement and supervise recreational activities during free time for clients (games, discussions, etc.).
• Conduct thorough intake and discharge procedures, including all paperwork and careful storage and labeling of clients’ belongings and valuables.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation as needed, including log entries, van mileage, incident reports, meal count sheets, clinical reports, security sheets, etc., prior to completion of shift.
• Prevent crisis situations from escalating and assist a crisis situation by intervening and counseling clients in a calm, professional manner and utilizing your Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Skills, and if necessary, physical restraints.
• Attend and participate in all required program meetings and professional trainings.
• Maintain required certification, including becoming MAP certified within six months of start date.
• Accept advocacy responsibilities for assigned residents.
• Report any suspected child abuse to the Assistant Director or designee.
• Supervise, prepare and assist in meal preparation and laundry chores.
• Be punctual in attendance and follow the OCY Pre-TIL Program’s Policies and Procedures.
• Receive permission from Assistant Program Director or designee prior to leaving the unit to ensure proper staff coverage.
• Work as part of a team with co-workers.
• Follow dress code policy.
• Complete resident monthly reports competently and on time.
• To assist other service corporation programs as directed.
• Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
• Emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are adhered to accordingly and posted on the unit.
• Complete supply inventories upon request.
• Provide professional and courteous telephone service to all contacts when needed.
• There will be occasions that the use of your personal vehicle will be expected and required. You will be reimbursed for the mileage completed during an Old Colony Y assignment.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Good Driving Record Preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Rotating weekends

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person