Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

A dedicated non-profit organization is seeking part-time Advocates to serve youth and families in Ogemaw County. Responsibilities include providing direct advocacy services and being a positive role model. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and strong communication skills. The role offers flexible hours and competitive pay of $16/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth and families.
• Utilize a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.

Skills

Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Experience in community work

Bilingual/Spanish speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems

Job description

Overview

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Ogemaw County.

Responsibilities

• Applicants must be dependable, committed, and positive role model to serve youth and families in schools, communities, and in the homes.
• 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 Pay: $16.00 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems is a plus
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus.
• Required to have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations