Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Dacono (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking Part-Time Hourly Advocates to serve youth and families across Weld County and surrounding areas in Colorado.

The role offers flexible hours and a weekly pay structure, with an emphasis on positive youth development and community engagement. Responsibilities include initiating direct advocacy, coordinating services, and applying the wrap-around, strength-based model to support participants.

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; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
• All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.

Skills

Dependability

Community outreach

Youth advocacy

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR) System

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $19.00

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Weld County and surrounding areas 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
• 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.
• Flexible hours - Non-Traditional Hours - may include evenings and weekends.

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; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Hours

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

Application Closes September 2026