Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Advocate to serve youth and families across Arvada. This hourly position requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and a commitment to being a positive community role model.

Responsibilities include initiating and coordinating direct advocacy services, developing plans based on a strength-based wraparound model, and collaborating with participants and their families to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with at-risk youth and community work preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with EHR systems is a plus.
• Valid driver''s license and reliable insured transportation required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• CPR/First Aid certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to participants and their families.
• Use a strength-based approach with wraparound model for service plans.
• Support youth and families throughout Arvada.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Dependability

Community work experience

Experience with at-risk youth

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Driver's license

Job description

Schedule: Flexible Hours; Non-Traditional to include Evenings and Weekends

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Arvada.

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings
• Primary Responsibilities of the Advocate are to initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model
• Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Hours

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

Application Closes: December 2026

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Experience working with at risk youth and families

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License