Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dental

Vision

Supplemental Insurance

EAP

401k

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Descripción de la vacante

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking part-time hourly Advocates to serve youth and their families across Mecklenburg. The role involves direct advocacy services, planning and implementing targeted support with a wraparound approach.

Flexible hours will include evenings and weekends, with travel to homes and schools. Qualified applicants have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and reliable transportation; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Formación

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; EHR knowledge is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and transportation required.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to participants and families.
• Base service plans on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.
• Travel throughout the community to homes and schools.

Conocimientos

Excellent verbal and written comms

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Knowledge of community resources

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Descripción del empleo

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Schedule: Flexible hours; may include evenings and weekends

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time positions serving youth and families throughout Mecklenburgare 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 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.

This 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. Knowledge with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

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

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.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

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

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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