Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Shorewood (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking part-time Advocates to provide services to youth and families. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and experience in community work, especially with at-risk youth. This role offers flexible hours and competitive pay in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.

Skills

Dependability

Communication

Community Work Experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

Status

Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position

Hourly, Part‑Time positions serving youth and families throughout Milwaukee are available.

Responsibilities

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at‑risk youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Reliable insurance transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits

• 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, 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

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Legal

Industry

Non‑profit Organizations