Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Advocate to serve youth and families across Jackson County, Missouri. The role is hourly with flexible scheduling that may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include initiating, organizing, planning, developing and delivering direct advocacy services, using a wraparound, strength-based approach. Travel across the service area is required, and prior experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior Experience working with at-risk youth and families in a community, school, and home setting.
• Experience working in community-based services and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general knowledge of using computers.
• Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Flexible Schedule: May include evenings and weekends

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Jackson Countyare 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 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.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, mileage, and activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior Experience working with at-risk youth and families in a community, school, and home setting
• Experience working in community-based services and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general knowledge of using computers
• Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is preferred.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage

Benefits Available:

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

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 . Throughout Jackson County and Service Areas

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

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

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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