Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Haddon Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 21,878 - 31,159; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Haddon Heights, NJ, is seeking a Part-Time Advocate to serve youth and families throughout Camden County. This role involves planning and implementing advocacy services using a strength-based approach.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma, experience with at-risk youth, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Flexible hours and competitive weekly pay of $19.25 per hour are offered along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's licence, and current auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services.
• Create service plans based on a strength-based approach.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time position serving youth and families throughout Camden County 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.

Hourly Rate: $19.25/ hour

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at‑risk youth and families.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s licence, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• State Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• 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.