Advocate

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Florence (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Hourly Advocate to serve youth and families across Florence and La Grande Area. The role focuses on direct advocacy, planning, and coordination of wraparound services.

Ideal candidates have experience with youth, reliability, strong communication, and basic computer skills; knowledge of EHR is a plus. Successful applicants will work as positive role models in community, school, and home settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with youth, community work, or social services is preferred.
• Able to use Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• All service plans rely on a strength-based approach using wraparound model.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Written and verbal communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Summary of the Position: We are currently seeking a Part-Time Hourly Advocate serving youth and families throughout Florence and La Grande Area is available.

• We are looking for individuals with experience working with youth, preferably in juvenile justice, mentoring, behavioral support, education, or social services.
• Candidates must demonstrate reliability, professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to compete accurate and timely documentation.
• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the 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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and youth involved in the juvenile justice system is a plus.
• Applicants should be comfortable using computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Position 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
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

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 . Local travel around the Portland/ Tri-County area

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills

Novice

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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