Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Activity reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time hourly Advocate to serve youth and families across Tompkins County. The role emphasizes direct advocacy, planning, and wraparound service delivery, with flexible hours and community engagement.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate, mileage reimbursement, and weekly pay, supporting a positive role-model presence in schools, homes, and the community. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and in a community-based program.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Flexible hours may include some evenings and weekends.

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

Committed

Role model

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Spanish bilingual

At-risk youth

Community resources

MS Office

EHR experience

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Tompkins County areavailable.

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
• The Primary responsibilitiesof 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, mileage, and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and in a community based program
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is preferred.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Flexible Hours may include some evenings and weekends

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 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

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools; use of personal vehicle

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