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Youth Care Advocate

Old Colony YMCA
place Taunton, 02783
local_atm $38.2K - $43.4K a year
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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.
Requirements:
  • 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.

Professional Field

professional badgeOther Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare 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

Schools
Home Health/In-home