Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Advocate to support youth and families in Portland. This full-time, hourly position involves providing advocacy services and acting as a role model within the community. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a High School Diploma or GED. This role offers flexible hours and competitive pay, along with benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Knowledge of community resources

Basic computer skills

Bilingual/Spanish speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Status: Full Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Full Time position serving youth and families throughout Portland/ Multnomah County 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 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
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

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

Benefits Available

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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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