Advocate

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a dependable part-time Advocate to serve youth and families in New Castle County, Delaware. The role involves initiating, organizing, planning, developing and implementing direct advocacy services using a wrap-around, strength-based approach.

Flex hours including evenings and weekends may be required; travel across the community to homes and schools is expected. A High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and reliable transportation are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Proficiency in computer skills; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto 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.
• Travel through community to homes and schools

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout New Castle 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

Availability: Positions has flexible non-traditional hours; evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Proficiency in computer skills; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage. (must be able to provide an Auto Declaration document)
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• 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 through community to homes and schools

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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