Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Advocate to serve youth and families across Roanoke County. The role emphasizes direct advocacy, wrap-around planning, and collaboration with schools, courts, and community resources.

Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's in Human Services or related field. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Flexible hours and weekly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience with working directly with youth and families in community, home, or school settings.
• Proficiency in Spanish is considered a valuable asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to 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.
• Focus on providing services to support academic goals and court-involved youth.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with participants, colleagues, court personnel, community resources and other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with court-involved youth and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively to ensure safety of self and others.
• This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Detail oriented

Dedicated

Ability to make an impact

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Roanoke County are available.

• Advocate 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 role is primarily focused on providing services to support academic goals and court-involved youth.
• Advocate develops and maintains good relationships, including setting professional boundaries with participants, colleagues, court personnel, community resources and other relevant stakeholders.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with court-involved youth and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborative skills with an ability to work independently and as part of a team and collaborate effective to ensure the safety of self and others.
• This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience with working directly with youth and families in community, home, or school settings.
• Proficiency in Spanish is considered a valuable asset but is not required.
• Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• General knowledge of client development, family dynamics, behavioral management techniques, and local community resources.
• Skills in effective communication, maintaining relationships with social service providers, and coaching/training youth in age-appropriate behaviors and problem solving.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits Available:

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

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.

Travel Required

Yes. Travel throughout Roanoke County and Surrounding Areas in Community.

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

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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