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Youth Care Advocate

Old Colony YMCA
place Taunton, 02783
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
ECT
Law Enforcement/Fire/First Responders
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Schools
Home Health/In-home

About Job

*This is a full time position, which includes a mandatory two weeks of training in North Grafton, MA M-F for 8 hours per day (40 hours).
*This position is for the 11PM-7AM shift, with varied days off depending on the needs of the program.

  • Implement security procedures of the YMCA and unit as outlined in the Operations Manual.
  • Supervise and monitor residents in all activities of the program both on and off the unit.
  • Implement and supervise recreational activities.
  • Conduct proper intake procedures and termination of residents.
  • Keep accurate logs and records.
  • Maintain YMCA, DYS policies and procedures.
  • Supervise and assist in meal distribution.
  • Attend all scheduled full staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
  • Intervene to prevent a crisis situation according to the Behavior Management Policy of the Unit.
  • Work as part of a team with co-workers.
  • Receive permission from Shift Supervisor or PIC before leaving the Unit to ensure proper staff coverage.
  • Report any suspected child abuse to the Shift Supervisor/and or Assistant Director.
  • Follow dress code policy.
  • Maintain work schedule as directed.
  • To assist other service corporation programs as directed.
  • Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
  • Ensure all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, vouchers, and employee expenses are followed.
  • Emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are adhered to accordingly and posted on the unit.
  • Maintain and clean the unit, which includes the bedrooms, hallways, kitchen, offices and reception area.
*This is a full time position, which includes a mandatory two weeks of training in North Grafton, MA M-F for 8 hours per day (40 hours).
*This position is for the 11PM-7AM shift, with varied days off depending on the needs of the program.
  • Implement security procedures of the YMCA and unit as outlined in the Operations Manual.
  • Supervise and monitor residents in all activities of the program both on and off the unit.
  • Implement and supervise recreational activities.
  • Conduct proper intake procedures and termination of residents.
  • Keep accurate logs and records.
  • Maintain YMCA, DYS policies and procedures.
  • Supervise and assist in meal distribution.
  • Attend all scheduled full staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
  • Intervene to prevent a crisis situation according to the Behavior Management Policy of the Unit.
  • Work as part of a team with co-workers.
  • Receive permission from Shift Supervisor or PIC before leaving the Unit to ensure proper staff coverage.
  • Report any suspected child abuse to the Shift Supervisor/and or Assistant Director.
  • Follow dress code policy.
  • Maintain work schedule as directed.
  • To assist other service corporation programs as directed.
  • Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
  • Ensure all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, vouchers, and employee expenses are followed.
  • Emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are adhered to accordingly and posted on the unit.
  • Maintain and clean the unit, which includes the bedrooms, hallways, kitchen, offices and reception area.

Recommended Skills

  • Medical Emergency
  • Team Working

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

Law Enforcement/Fire/First Responders
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Schools
Home Health/In-home