Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Pleasant View (TN); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Weekly PayDirect Deposit

Flexible Hours

Job summary

A community services organization in Pleasant View seeks an Advocate to serve youth and families. The position offers part-time hours with flexible scheduling and a competitive pay rate of $19.00 per hour. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and experience working with youth. Benefits include voluntary dental and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Dependable

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working with at-risk youth

Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Education

Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

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Status: Part Time Hourly, FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Jefferson County are 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
• 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
• Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Experience working with at‑risk youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly PayDirect Deposit
• Flexible Hours

Hourly Rate: $19.00

Application Closes March 1, 2026

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.