We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Advocate to provide direct support and guidance to youth facing challenges with their mental and behavioral health. The Youth Advocate will work collaboratively with youth, staff, and other collaterals to ensure access to safety, promote resilience, and help youth achieve their goals.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
- Driving is required
- Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of (12-18) in the program
- Supports youth with developing daily living skills and developing interpersonal skills
- Deliver services in a culturally competent manner
- Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals
- Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required
- Acts as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness
Exceptional Benefits
BEGINS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF WORK
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
- Eye-Med Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tax Deferred Retiremen Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Benefits First year: 35 Days Paid Time Off -Increased vacation with tenure
- Pet Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Stipends for on-call
- Qualified employer for student loan forgiveness
- Tuition Assistance
- Extensive Training Programs including Certification(s) in Evidence Based Practices
- Supervision for licensure requirements
