Youth Advocate (Part Time and Full Time)

The Child Center Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) 
The RTF is a coeducational program in a warm, supportive environment that serves young people ages 12-18 who have had multiple psychiatric hospital placements or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It is the only downstate RTF in the state that is a dual NYS Office of Mental Health/Office of Children and Family Services facility. We never consider it too late to give young people the help they need, and we are pleased to partner with these two agencies to ensure the young people in our care have the skills and support they need to achieve long-term success.

Reflecting The Child Center’s dedication to comprehensive care, the RTF is staffed by clinical coordinators, psychiatric providers, a pediatrician, and 24-hour nursing staff, 24 hour youth advocates. Supports are individualized and tailored to the needs of the young people.

In This Role You Will:
The Youth Advocate is responsible for the ongoing care and supervision of the residents in all phases of their lives in the facility. 

We Offer: (FOR FULL TIME STAFF ONLY)

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution

• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts

• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for help the adolescents learn and master the basic activities of daily living
• Support Clients with social interaction, educational and vocational advancement, developing interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Encourage and promote an emotional supporting environment for clients.  
• Mediate verbal disputes, be a role model for adolescents in a positive behavioral environment on how to behave with each other in a respectful, socially acceptable way.
• Facilitate and assisted therapist in group or other special treatment
• Other related duties as assigned

What qualifications do you need:

• High school or GED, enrolled in a AA/BA degree preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working with Children ages of 12-18 with Trauma, Mental Health or Psych is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Role requires a high level of patience and ability to remain calm during stressful situations, training is provided.