Advocate/ Driver

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a dependable part-time Advocate to work with individuals facing developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include serving as a role model, organizing advocacy services, and utilizing a strength-based approach. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be highly organized, and have at least a High School Diploma. This position offers flexible hours and competitive pay. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be extremely organized.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be professional, flexible, and have the ability to work independently.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for youth in various settings.
• Initiate, organize, plan, and implement direct advocacy services.
• Utilize a strength-based approach in service plans.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors are available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advocates must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
• The 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.
• This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Work Hours: 2pm to 4pm Monday thru Friday

Availability: 10 hours per week

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexible, and have the ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Must be available evenings and weekends
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available

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

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.