Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Cherry Hills Village (CO); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Colorado seeks a part-time Advocate to serve youth and families. Responsibilities include providing direct advocacy and being a positive role model. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, experience with at-risk youth, and strong communication skills. Flexibility, competitive pay, and various benefits are offered including a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Reliable insured transportation and valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for youth in various settings.
• Plan, develop, and implement advocacy services.
• Use a strength-based approach in service plans.

Skills

Dependability

Communication skills

Community resource knowledge

Experience with at-risk youth

Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record System

Job description

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Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Arapahoe County are available.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Hourly Rate: $19.00

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 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

• 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: March 2026

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations