Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Paris, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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. seeks an hourly, part-time Advocate to serve youth and families in Oxford County. The role involves organizing direct advocacy services and planning family-centered support using the wraparound model. The position offers flexible hours and weekly pay.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with youth and families; bilingual Spanish is a plus. Mileage and activity reimbursements are provided along with other benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience working directly with youth and families in community, home, or school settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using an EHR system is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and car insurance required.

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 skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Basic computer skills

Coach youth in behaviors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience with youth and families

Tools

Microsoft Office

Experience with 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.

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

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

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

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