Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Shorewood (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking Hourly, Part-Time Advocates to serve youth and families throughout Milwaukee. The role emphasizes direct advocacy, wrap-around planning, and flexible hours with weekly pay.

Candidates should be dependable, community-minded, and capable of acting as positive role models in school, home, and community settings. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience with at-risk youth, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• 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 transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health record

Job description

Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Milwaukee 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
• 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 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.