Advocate

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

State Sick leave

Competitive Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a flexible, part-time Advocate to serve youth and families across Chemung County.

The position pays hourly, with evenings and weekends often required, and offers competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement. Responsibilities include initiating and delivering wrap-around, strength-based advocacy services, planning and implementing direct supports, and coordinating with families and schools.

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.
• Position requires reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school and home settings.

Skills

Dependable

Communication skills

Verbal and written

Experience in community work

Experience with at-risk youth

Knowledge of community resources

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR) a plus

Driver's license

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Schedule: Flexible, non-traditional hours; Evenings and Weekends may be required.

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

• Applicant 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.

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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• State Sick leave
• Competitive 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 in community to homes and schools; Reliable transportation required

Behaviors

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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