Youth Advocate I

$5000 Sign On Bonus

Eliot is seeking energetic, positive, service-oriented individuals to work in a secure setting with adolescents in the Department of Youth Services' care. This position provides a great opportunity to positively impact and influence a young adult's life by being a supportive and nurturing caregiving adult. The role is multifaceted and includes teaching, limit setting, advocating, coordinating treatment, and being a positive adult role model. Work as part of a dedicated team to make a difference in a child's life.

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
* Attend staff and shift change meetings and training as required
* Facilitate or assign lead of daily groups
* Assist in securing community service opportunities and activities
* Submit timely, complete, legible, and accurate documentation as required
* Safely transport residents to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits
* Conduct documented supervision of Group Care Workers and youth

Qualifications:

* Must be over the age of 21
* Valid MA State Driver's License

Schedule: 7am-3pm Monday and Saturday off

11pm-7am with Thursday and Friday off

Pay Rate: $20.47 hourly

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.