Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Advocate to serve youth and families across Oxford County.

The role emphasizes dependable, positive role-model leadership in community, school, and home settings, with direct advocacy planning and wraparound service delivery. Responsibilities include organizing and implementing direct services, documenting progress notes, and coordinating with social service providers.

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

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Detail Oriented

Dedicated

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

High School or better

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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 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.

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.

Travel Required

Yes . Throughout the community and to and from participants.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

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

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer

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