Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking part-time hourly Advocates to serve youth and families across Chicago in the C2C program. Advocates will initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families, using a strength-based wraparound approach.

Travel throughout the community is required. Flexible hours and weekly pay are offered; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance is required.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advocate 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.

Skills

Dependable

Community engagement

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Chicago in the C2C (Choose 2 Change) Program 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
• 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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) 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

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