Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is offering part-time hourly positions in New York, focusing on supporting youth and families. Candidates should hold a High School Diploma/GED and have experience in community work. Responsibilities include implementing advocacy services, maintaining documentation, and serving as a role model. The position requires reliable transportation and communication skills. Benefits include dental, vision, and a retirement plan. The hourly rate is $22.00, and travel within the community is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Provide quality documentation and progress notes within deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Summary of the Position

Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Onondaga County and Syracuse Area are available.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Hourly Rate

$22.00

Benefits Available

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

Travel Required

Yes. Travel throughout community/county to homes and schools.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills – Intermediate

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.