Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is currently seeking a part-time Advocate to serve youth and families across Jefferson County, Texas. The role involves providing advocacy services, planning, and implementing programs tailored to participants. Bilingual/Spanish is a plus.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and various benefits including a 403(b) retirement plan. Candidates must have a high school diploma and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dependable and committed

Positive role model

Community work experience

Knowledge of community resources

Bilingual/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Status

Part‑Time Hourly

FLSA Classification

Non‑Exempt

Position Summary

Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Jefferson County is available.

Responsibilities

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the 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 and activity reimbursement.

Bilingual/Spanish Speaking Applicants are a plus.

Qualifications / Requirements

A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive 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.