Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

State Sick Leave

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Advocate to provide services to youth and families across Oakland County. The position involves developing advocacy services rooted in a strength-based approach.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and community work experience. Flexible hours and competitive weekly pay of $16 per hour are offered, along with various benefits including dental and vision plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Required to have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Serve youth and families in schools, communities, and homes.
• Develop and implement direct advocacy services to participants and their families.
• Use strength-based approach with wrap around model.

Skills

Dependability

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Bilingual/Spanish speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position

Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Oakland County.

Key Responsibilities

• Applicants must be dependable, committed, and a positive role model to serve youth and families in schools, communities, and in the homes.
• 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.

Hourly Pay: $16.00 per hour

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Required to have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• State Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive 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, 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.