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JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible and accountable for monitoring residents and for maintaining a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents. He/she will reflect and display the character development core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible and accountable for monitoring residents and for maintaining a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents. He/she will reflect and display the character development core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Schedule: Tuesday 3pm-11pm-Saturday 3pm-11pm $20 Per Hour
Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible and accountable for monitoring residents and for maintaining a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents. He/she will reflect and display the character development core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Complete resident monthly reports competently and on time
- 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, dining facilities, kitchen, visitors Lounge, activity room, offices and reception area.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Youth Care Advocate is responsible and accountable for monitoring residents and for maintaining a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents. He/she will reflect and display the character development core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Complete resident monthly reports competently and on time
- 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, dining facilities, kitchen, visitors Lounge, activity room, offices and reception area.
Schedule: Tuesday 3pm-11pm-Saturday 3pm-11pm $20 Per Hour
Recommended Skills
- Medical Emergency
- Team Working
- Trustworthy
- Nursing
Professional Field


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
Milieu
Schools
Home Health/In-home
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