Description Make a difference while providing a safe and supportive environment for youth overnight. Bay State Community Services is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Overnight Youth Advocate to support adolescents in our residential program. As an Overnight Youth Advocate, you will play an important role in maintaining a safe, stable, and trauma-informed environment for youth during overnight hours. This position is ideal for someone interested in youth development, behavioral health, or human services who is comfortable working independently and remaining alert throughout the overnight shift. What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference... Provide awake overnight supervision and support to youth ages 12-18. Ensure the overall safety and security of youth within the residential program. Conduct routine wellness and safety checks throughout the overnight shift. Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive environment. Respond appropriately to behavioral concerns, emergencies, and crisis situations. Provide support and guidance to youth as needed throughout the night. Follow established program routines, policies, and safety procedures. Complete shift logs, incident reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time. Communicate relevant information to incoming staff to support continuity of care. Serve as a positive role model while treating youth with dignity, respect, and fairness. Driving is required. On rare occasions due to staffing needs, employees may be asked to work their scheduled shift at another residential program in Quincy, Weymouth, Hingham, or Plymouth.

Schedule:

THU:

10PM-8AM |

FRI:

10PM-8AM |

SAT:

10PM-8AM |

SUN:

10PM-8AM Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits Begin 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 Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Paid Time Off 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days) Additional Benefits Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment) Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness Mileage Reimbursement Extensive Training Program Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing Weekly Group Supervision Weekly Individual Supervision Daily Mentoring and Support Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices Requirements Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required 1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred (not required) Residential experience preferred Experience with systems (e.g.

DMH, DCF

) preferred Additional languages desirable, though not required Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPI physical interventions, and de-escalation techniques Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPR and first aid Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contact Information:

recruitment@baystatecs.org 857-374-5669