Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Dental

Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Hourly Youth Advocate to serve youth and families in the Baltimore County area. The role emphasizes direct advocacy, planning, and implementation of services in collaboration with families and schools.

Ideal candidates will be dependable, able to work evenings/weekends, possess a high school diploma, and have experience with at-risk youth. Bilingual Spanish preferred; mileage reimbursement and weekly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; database EHR experience a plus.
• Able to work with diverse populations in a collaborative, culturally sensitive manner.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to participants and their families.
• All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.

Skills

Dependable

Community engagement

Culturally sensitive

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health records systems

Job description

Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout the Baltimore County Area are available.

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school and home settings.
• The Primary responsibilitiesof 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.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and mileage & activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working in the community and knowledge of community resources
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite: experience using database electronic health record systems is a plus.
• Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Positions requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is highly preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule (may require evenings and weekends)

Benefits Available:

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

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.