Job detail
Youth Support Advocate
Kennedy-Donovan Center
OTHER
Posted 4/23/2026
Location
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The youth support advocate provides direct care, supervision, and support to children in an emergency shelter to ensure their safety and well-Being. Responsibilities include facilitating daily routines, managing documentation, and responding effectively to crises using trauma-Informed practices.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience working with children or vulnerable youth. Proficiency in trauma-Informed care and the ability to remain calm in high-Stress situations are essential.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationCPRDe-escalationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingFirst AidConflict resolutionSafety complianceCrisis interventionTrauma-informed careChild developmentChild supervisionSafetyCare