Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Manistique (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

State Sick Leave

Flexible Schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly Supervision

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time hourly Advocate to serve youth and families across Schoolcraft County, including the Manistique area. The position emphasizes wrap-around, strength-based advocacy and community collaboration, with flexible hours and weekly pay.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with at-risk youth, and strong communication. Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and MS365 skills are needed; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including MS365 required; knowledge of electronic health record systems (EHR) a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Flexible Schedule (Non-Traditional Hours; evenings and weekends may be required)

Responsibilities

• 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 wrap around model.

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Schoolcraft County (Manistique City area)are available.

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in 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, mileage, and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Rate: $17.50

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including MS365 required; knowledge of electronic health record systems (EHR) a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Flexible Schedule (Non-Traditional Hours; evenings and weekends may be required)

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• State Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly Supervision

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.