JJ Youth Advocate Coordinator

$3000 Sign On Bonus

Eliot's juvenile justice programming includes a residential network for youth ages 13 to 21 who are court-involved and need placement while awaiting return to court, assessment, or longer-term treatment. These highly structured, self-contained programs offer a comprehensive intervention for juvenile offenders.

Eliot's secure program is currently seeking a Youth Advocate Coordinator to provide daily coordination of direct-care staff and youth in executing the plan of the day.

Physical and Mental Demands: Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting to carry out job responsibilities. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle as needed. Ability to work a flexible work schedule contingent upon program needs. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with periods of high stress. Ability to physically carry out Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Daily coordination of direct-care staff and youth in executing the plan of the day in accordance with program, DYS, DEEC and ECHS policies and procedures.

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans of youth.

• Promote a team approach with staff and youth

• Assist youth with identifying interests and goals.

• Develop a positive program environment for the youth and staff.

• Attend weekly supervisors' meetings, staff /shift change meetings and facilitate weekly team meetings.

• Assign and/or facilitate daily groups.

• Submit timely, complete, legible and accurate documentation as required.

• Safely transport residents to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits.

• Conduct documented supervision of assigned staff.

• Serve as an advocate and role model for assigned youth.

• Ensure safety and security of the program including security checks.

• Conduct and submit staff supervisions and performance evaluations in a timely fashion.

• Assist with crisis management and use CPI skills.

• Participate in the hiring and training of new program staff.

• Assist with the development of program and staff schedules. Ensure that all documentation is completed by the end of shift in accordance with regulatory and ECHS policy and procedures.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field completed

• Must be over 21 years of age

• Valid MA state driver's license

• Supervisory experience is preferred!

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday 7am-5pm; Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday 1pm-11pm; Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday 11pm-9am

Pay Rate: $20.58 hourly