Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; 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 an Hourly, Part Time Advocate to serve youth and families throughout Chemung County. This position offers flexible hours and competitive weekly pay.

The Advocate will initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services for participants and their families, using a strength-based wraparound model. Evening and weekend hours may be required, with a focus on reliable transportation and community engagement.

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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge with Electronic Health Records (EHR) 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.

Skills

Dependable

Committed

Positive role model

Verbal communication

Written communication

Community work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $18.00

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.