Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; 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 Advocate to serve youth and families across Adams County and surrounding areas. The role is hourly, non‑exempt, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and offers competitive weekly pay.

You will initiate advocacy services following a wrap‑around model and act as a positive community role model, coordinating with families and schools. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience with at‑risk youth, and strong

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; familiarity with an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance.
• Flexible Schedule - evenings and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Support youth and families through wrap‑around based service planning.
• Serve as a positive role model in community, school and home settings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Community outreach

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

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 and surrounding areas 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.
• Flexible Schedule - Non‑Traditional Hours (Evenings and Weekends may be 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: September 2026