Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Advocate for part‑time, hourly work serving youth and families in Pasco and Pinellas Counties, FL. You will guide participants, coordinate services, and build supportive relationships with caregivers in the community and schools.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, resource access, and positive development, requiring dependable, bilingual (Spanish) preferred, with a valid license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with youth.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participant and their families.
• Assess needs and follow individualized service plans using a wrap around model.
• Advocate for youth in various settings.
• Monitor and report on progress of youth.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families and caregivers.
• Offer crisis intervention when needed.
• Promote positive behavior and decision-making.
• Assist with access to resources such as housing, healthcare, and employment.

Skills

Dependable

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with youth

Independent and team work

Basic computer knowledge

Spanish bilingual (a plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Advocates provide guidance and support to participants and families helping them make positive life choices, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills. This is an hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Pasco County and Pinellas County.

• 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 participant and their families.
• All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model. Assess the needs of youth and follow individualized service plans.
• Advocate for youth in various settings.
• Monitor and report on the progress of youth.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families and caregivers
• Offer crisis intervention when needed.
• Promote positive behavior and decision-making
• Assist with access to resources such as housing, healthcare, and employment.

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 communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with youth
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

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

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.