Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible Hours

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time hourly Advocate to serve youth and families across Adams County. The role emphasizes direct advocacy, wraparound planning, and positive role modeling in community, school, and home settings.

The position offers flexible hours with competitive weekly pay, travel across the community, and alignment with youth-centered wraparound services.

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.
• Base service plans on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school and home settings.
• Provide flexible, responsive advocacy aligned with program goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Community work experience

Spanish language skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record familiarity

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

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

Hourly Rate: $19.00

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 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

Application Closes: March 2026

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools

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