Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Activity and Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A community support organization is hiring for a part-time Advocate role to provide advocacy services to youth with developmental disabilities. The position offers flexible hours, requiring some evenings and weekends. Candidates must have a high school diploma and excellent communication skills. Experience in community work is preferred. Competitive hourly rate of $15.00 per hour along with various benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Position requires reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement direct advocacy services.
• Develop service plans based on a strength-based approach.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Community work experience

Basic computer skills

Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is hiring for the Advocate role. This is a Part Time hourly, Non-Exempt position. Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors are available.

Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour

Availability: Flexible, non-traditional hours; may require some evenings and weekends.

Status: Part Time Hourly • FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Advocates must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
• The 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 wraparound model.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexible, and have the ability to work independently
• Must be available evenings and weekends
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus but not required
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage

Benefits

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Activity and 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.