Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Part-Time Advocate to provide services to youth at the MAC Youth Facility. The role requires a minimum commitment of 35 hours per week in a structured facility setting.

You will initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services for participants and their families, using a strength-based approach with the wraparound model. Strong communication and reliability are essential, with flexible hours and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience with at-risk youth and juvenile justice is a plus.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office.
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Use a strength-based approach with wraparound model for service plans.
• Provide advocacy in the community, school, and home settings.

Skills

Youth work

Communication

Reliability

Bilingual (Spanish)

MS Office

EHR systems

Documentation

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: We are currently seeking a Part-Time Advocate for the Salem, Oregon area to provide services to youth at the MAC Youth Facility.

• This position requires a minimum commitment of 35 hours per week in a structured facility setting.
• We are looking for individuals with experience working with youth, preferably in juvenile justice, mentoring, behavioral support, education, or social services.
• Candidates must demonstrate reliability, professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to compete accurate and timely documentation.
• 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 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:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and youth involved in the juvenile justice system is a plus.
• Applicants should be comfortable using computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

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

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 . Local travel around the Portland/ Tri-County area

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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