Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive weekly pay

Activity reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is offering a part-time hourly position serving youth and families throughout Marshall County, Alabama. The role emphasizes advocacy, planning, and implementing direct services using a wraparound, strength-based approach.

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. The employer provides flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, plus experience in community work or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in community work or familiarity with community resources preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver''s license and current auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dependable

Positive role model

Community resources knowledge

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Status:Part-Time HourlyFLSA Classification:Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position:Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughoutMarshall Countyare available.

• 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:A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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