Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental (voluntary)

Vision (voluntary)

UNUM Insurance

EAP

Pet Insurance

Sick Leave

403(b) 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 Jefferson County. The role emphasizes advocacy, planning, and wrap-around services delivered with a strength-based approach.

Responsibilities include initiating direct advocacy services, coordinating plans, and maintaining positive role-model behavior in community, school, and home environments. Flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; EHR experience is a plus.
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• 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.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.

Skills

Positive role model

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout JeffersonCounty are 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 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 competitive weekly pay, mileage and activity reimbursement.

Availability: Flexible Schedule; non-traditional hours including some evenings and weekends.

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems is a plus.
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• State Sick Leave
• 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.