Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Advocate to support youth and families in Delaware County. This part-time role offers flexible hours and competitive pay while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community. As an Advocate, you will be responsible for providing direct advocacy services, developing service plans, and serving as a positive role model. If you are passionate about community work and have the skills to support at-risk youth, this position is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of families.

Benefits

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk youth is necessary.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement advocacy services for youth and families.
• Plan and develop service plans based on a strength-based approach.

Skills

Community Work Experience

Basic Computer Skills

Bilingual/Spanish Speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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 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.
  
  

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00 to $20.00 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
• Basic computer skills
• 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 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and occasionally Saturdays.
  
  

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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