Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 15,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a part-time advocate to serve youth and families across Marion County. The role involves initiating and coordinating direct advocacy services with a wrap-around, strength-based approach to support participants and families in the community.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and reliable transportation. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; travel throughout the county is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.

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

Communication

Spanish (Bilingual)

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Marion 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 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 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 and families preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Weekly pay
• 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 Marion County and surrounding areas

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