Supervised Visitation Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Supervised Visitation Advocate to support youth and families across El Paso/Douglas County. The role focuses on direct advocacy services, following a strength-based wraparound approach, and requires dependable transportation and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, experience with at-risk youth, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience in community resources and community work preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; EHR system knowledge a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver''s license and current auto insurance required.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned clients and their families.
• Work within a strength-based wraparound model to support youth and families.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish language

Microsoft Office

EHR knowledge

Community resources

Experience with at-risk youth

Driver's license

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time Supervised Visitation Advocate serving youth and families throughout El Paso/Douglas 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 clients and their families.
• All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.
• Flexible hours (non-traditional- evenings and weekends may be required), competitive weekly pay, mileage and activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Experience in community resources and community work
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge or use of an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Requires reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 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

Application Closes: September 2026

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout the community to homes and schools

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

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.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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