Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time hourly advocate to serve youth and families across Elkhart County.

The role is non-exempt under the FLSA, with flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, and weekly pay potential. Primary duties include initiating, organizing, planning, developing and implementing direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families, using a strength-based wraparound approach.

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 insured 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.

Skills

Dependable

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health record

Job description

Status: Part-Time HourlyFLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Elkhart County 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.
• The 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.
• This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement

Hourly Pay - $17.00 per hour with mileage 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 insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits Available:

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