Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

State Sick Leave

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking part-time hourly staff to support youth and families across Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County.

The role offers flexible hours, a $24.50 hourly rate, mileage and activity reimbursement, and a chance to serve as a positive role model in community, school, and home settings. Responsibilities include advocacy services, goal setting with participants, collaboration with families and schools, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with at-risk youth and in a community-based program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Flexible hours may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dependable, committed professional and positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
• Build positive relationships with youth and families while providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
• Assist participants in identifying strengths, setting goals, and accessing community resources.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support participant success.
• Support violence prevention efforts through mentoring, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and positive youth engagement.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $24.50

Schedule: Flexible Hours; non-traditional hours, may include evenings and weekends

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County are available.

• Serve as a dependable, committed professional and positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
• Build positive relationships with youth and families while providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
• Assist participants in identifying strengths, setting goals, and accessing community resources.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support participant success.
• Support violence prevention efforts through mentoring, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and positive youth engagement.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, mileage, and activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and in a community-based program
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) is preferred.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Flexible Hours may include some evenings and weekends

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• State Sick Leave
• 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