Evening Youth & Family Advocate

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a dependable part-time Evening Reporting Center Advocate to serve youth and families across Harris County, with roles in the evenings or weekends as needed.

Primary responsibilities include initiating, organizing, planning, developing and delivering direct advocacy services for participants and their families, using a strength-based wraparound model, and acting as a positive role model in the community, school, and home settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families in community, school, and home settings.
• Experience with community-based services and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and using computers.
• Experience using an EHR system is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to participants and their families.
• All service plans based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Independent and team work

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system experience

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a dependable part-time Evening Reporting Center Advocate to serve youth and families across Harris County, with roles in the evenings or weekends as needed.

Primary responsibilities include initiating, organizing, planning, developing and delivering direct advocacy services for participants and their families, using a strength-based wraparound model, and acting as a positive role model in the community, school, and home settings.