Community Mentor
Old Colony YMCA
Location
Fall River, Massachusetts
Quick overview
The Youth Care Advocate will serve as a mentor and role model for young people facing challenges in home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities include providing after-school support, crisis intervention, teaching life skills, and connecting families with necessary resources.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess either a Bachelor's degree or five years of human services experience, including internships and volunteer work. A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for transporting youth in the Brockton and Taunton areas are mandatory.
Job description
✨ Join Our Team as a Youth Care Advocate! ✨ Do you love working with teens, making a real difference, and being part of a mission-driven team? At Old Colony Y, we’re looking for a passionate Youth Care Advocate to bring energy, compassion, and creativity to our Family Based Services program.
As a Youth Care Advocate, you’ll be the go-to mentor and role model for young people navigating challenges at home, school, and in the community. From after-school support and crisis intervention to teaching life skills and connecting families with resources, you’ll help youth build confidence and thrive.
No two days are the same—you might be
- Helping a teen practice healthy coping skills after school ?
- Attending family nights to support stronger connections ?
- Driving youth to community opportunities that open new doors ?
- Teaching daily living skills that set them up for independence ?
- Bringing positive energy to group activities that make learning fun ?
Why you’ll love it here
- You’ll work with a supportive team that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- You’ll have opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Most importantly, you’ll know your work is changing lives.
If you’re ready to inspire, support, and advocate for young people, we’d love to meet you. Come be part of something bigger at Old Colony Y.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
- A Bachelor’s degree or five years of human services experience (internships and volunteer work count!)
- A valid driver’s license
- A reliable vehicle for transporting program youth throughout the Brockton and Taunton communities
- Someone flexible, caring, and ready to show up for youth
- 10-15 hours a week for 3 afternoons between the hours of 1pm-6pm
