Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks an Hourly, part‑time Advocate to serve youth and families in Oxford County. You will initiate and organize direct advocacy services, plan and implement programs, and support participants using a strengths‑based wraparound approach.

The role requires dependable, community‑minded individuals who can be positive role models in schools, homes, and communities. Flexible hours and mileage/activity reimbursements are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience with working directly with youth and families in community, home, or school settings.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• General knowledge of client development, family dynamics, behavioral management techniques, and local community resources.
• Skills in effective communication, maintaining relationships with social service providers, and coaching/training youth in age‑appropriate behaviors and problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
• Flexible Schedule - May require evenings and weekends

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.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Documentation

Transportation

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

EHR system

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non‑Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part‑time position serving youth and families throughout Oxford County is 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 GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience with working directly with youth and families in community, home, or school settings.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• General knowledge of client development, family dynamics, behavioral management techniques, and local community resources.
• Skills in effective communication, maintaining relationships with social service providers, and coaching/training youth in age‑appropriate behaviors and problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
• Flexible Schedule - May require evenings and weekends

Benefits Available

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