Advocate

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Arvada (CO); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Résumé du poste

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Arvada, CO seeks part-time hourly Advocates to serve youth and families with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

You will initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services using a wraparound model; travel may be required within the community; strong communication and community resource knowledge are essential. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED; experience with at-risk youth; proficiency in MS Office; bilingual

Qualifications

• 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; familiarity with 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Community work

Experience with at-risk youth

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Microsoft Office

EHR familiarity

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Description du poste

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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