Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time hourly Advocate to serve youth and families across Orange County, NY. The role emphasizes direct advocacy services and wraparound planning using a strength-based approach.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in community work, and good communication skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus, with reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required. The position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) 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

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Orange County is available.

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
• The Primary responsibilitiesof 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 Rate: $22.15 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
• 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 Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit
• 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.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools

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