Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Hourly, Part-Time Advocate to serve youth and families across Macomb County. The role emphasizes dependable, positive role modeling in schools, communities, and home settings.

Responsibilities include initiating, organizing, planning, developing, and implementing direct advocacy services to assigned participants and families, with wraparound, strength-based approaches. Flexible hours and competitive weekly pay are provided, with activity reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Proficient Computer Skills; EHR systems a plus.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.

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.

Job description

Summary of Position

Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Macomb County.

• Applicants must be dependable, committed, and positive role model to serve youth and families in schools, communities, and in the homes.
• 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.

Hourly Pay: $16.00 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Proficient Computer Skills, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems is a plus
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus.
• Required to have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

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 in personal vehicle throughout Macomb County and surrounding areas.

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