Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Advocate to support youth and families across Delaware County. You will initiate and coordinate advocacy services, developing plans based on a strength-based, wrap-around approach to help participants reach their goals.

The role offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and evening availability. A high school diploma is required; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, and proficiency with Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Use a strength-based approach with wrap-around model for service plans.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.

Skills

Dependable

Community outreach

Spanish speaking (bonus)

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• Advocate 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 activity reimbursement.

Hourly Pay Rate:$ 18-20 per hour.

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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.
• Availability to work evening hours Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct DepositCompetitive Weekly Pay
• 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 Chester for community outings and youth transport

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