Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is offering part-time hourly positions in Chicago to advocate for youth and families. The Advocate will initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct services using a strength-based wrap-around approach.

Flexible hours with weekly pay are provided. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, community work experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, and a valid driver’s license with auto insurance may be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in delivering community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Utilize wrap-around model to base service plans on participant strengths.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Chicago are available.

• Applicant must be dependent, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in 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

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• State Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 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