BRP Youth Care Advocate

Job Description

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

Requirements

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