Youth Support Advocate, Youth Emergency Shelter

Youth Support Advocate

$20.60 / hour | Impacting Youth | Growth Opportunity | Make A Difference!

The Youth Support Advocate (YSA) provides direct care, supervision, and support to children residing in an EEC-funded emergency shelter. Working under Program Leadership, this role ensures the safety, well-being, and positive development of children experiencing crisis.

This is an ideal opportunity for a compassionate, patient, and energetic professional who is committed to trauma-informed care and making a meaningful impact.

Schedules:

• New Bedford, MA = Full-Time = 36 hours / week
  • Wednesday, 5 pm - 1 am
  • Thursday, 5 pm - 1 am
  • Friday, 5 pm - 1 am
  • Saturday, 9 am - 9 pm
• Uxbridge, MA = Part-Time = 28 hours / week
  • Thursday, 5 pm - 1 am
  • Friday, 5 pm - 1 am
  • Saturday, 9 am - 9 pm

Compensation: $20.60

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment for children in care
• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios in accordance with EEC guidelines
• Build positive, supportive relationships and serve as a role model
• Supervise children at all times to ensure safety and program compliance
• SuSupport activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, meals, and routines
• Facilitate social, recreational, and life skills development
• Complete intake and discharge documentation accurately
• Administer and document medications per agency policy (as applicable)
• Respond effectively to crises, including medical emergencies
• Maintain accurate records and uphold strict confidentiality standards
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development
• Follow all organizational policies and regulatory requirements (EEC, DCF)

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Why Join KDC? | Competitive Benefits Package

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services
• Musculoskeletal Support Program

Financial & Professional Growth

• Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Remission Opportunities
• Professional Development and Career Growth

Additional Perks

• Vacation (156 hours), Personal (16 hours), and Sick Time (80 hours)*
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts
• Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support

*PTO is calculated using an accrual rate based on hours worked.