JJ Youth Advocate Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Brewster, United States Eliot Community Human Services Full time

$5000 Sign On Bonus

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

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 3-11pm, Sunday and Monday off

Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.

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