Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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. in Colorado is seeking part-time Advocates to support youth and families across Arapahoe County with direct advocacy services, planning and wraparound supports. Flexible schedule with evenings and weekends may be required; travel to homes and schools is common.

Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential; bilingual Spanish is a plus. Benefits include voluntary dental/vision, supplemental insurance, retirement plan, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• 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; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cherry Hills Village
Cherry Hills Village, CO, USA

Cherry Hills Village
Cherry Hills Village, CO, USA

Columbine Valley
Columbine Valley, CO, USA

Columbine Valley
Columbine Valley, CO, USA

Foxfield
Foxfield, CO, USA

Foxfield
Foxfield, CO, USA

Glendale
Glendale, CO, USA

Glendale
Glendale, CO, USA

Flexible Schedule; Non-Traditional Hours - Evenings and Weekends may be required.

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Arapahoe County 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
• 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 (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: September 2026

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

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

Dedicated

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

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.