Advocate

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Competitive Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Hourly Advocate to serve youth and families across the Philadelphia area. The role requires dependability, a positive role model presence in school, home, and community settings, and direct advocacy skills.

Responsibilities include initiating and delivering advocacy services, planning with families, and using a strength-based wraparound approach. Flexible hours, weekly pay, mileage and activity reimbursement offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associates or higher preferred.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families in community settings.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office; knowledge of EHR a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; reliable transportation and valid license.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services for participants and families.
• All service plans based on a strength-based approach using wraparound model.

Skills

Dependable role model

Strong written and verbal comms

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Reliable transportation & license

Community work experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Availability: Flexible Hours; May include evenings and weekends.

Summary of the Position: Full -Time Hourly Advocate position serving youth and families throughout Philadelphia area are available.

• 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 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:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associates or Higher is preferred.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families in a community-based setting
• Proficiency using computers, Microsoft Office 365; Knowledge of Electronic Health Record Systems (EHR) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Weekly Competitive Pay
• Direct Deposit

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.

About Youth Advocate Programs (YAP)
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering and advocating for safe and effective community-based alternatives to residential care and incarceration that empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive. Through person-centered, community-based services, we help individuals build on their strengths, achieve their goals, and create positive outcomes close to home.

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Novice

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

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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