Truancy Advocate

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth-Advocate-Programs, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Truancy Advocate to support students in truancy intervention programs. You will advocate for youths with developmental or behavioral challenges, coordinating services for families and schools.

The role offers flexible hours, weekly pay, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities to work evenings and weekends. Associates degree required; bilingual Spanish a plus; travel throughout the community is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required.
• Experience working with youth and families.
• Must be organized with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to participants and families.
• Develop service plans based on a strength-based wrap around model.
• Work with students at high-risk of expulsion or with behavioral challenges.
• Provide advocacy in school, community and home settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Spanish (Bilingual)

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time Truancy Advocate position working in the Truancy Plus Advocate program as part of a truancy intervention program that is adaptable to specific needs of schools, and with students involved in truancy intervention programs with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors are available.

• 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 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.
• Working with students and/or juveniles that are at high-risk of expulsion or suspension, failing at school due to problems at home, present behavioral problems, returning from juvenile detention, truant, experience school phobia or bullying issues, involved in substance abuse, or emotionally or developmentally challenged.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Rate: $19.00

SIGN ON BONUS AVALIABLE!

Availability: Flexible Schedule; Up to 40 hours per week; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate's degree is required.
• Experience working with youth and families
• Knowledge of Community Resources
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Must be extremely organized.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be professional, flexible, and can work independently.
• Must be available evenings and weekends.
• Position requires reliable 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
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• 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.

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Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout the community, to home and schools.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Basic Computer Skills

Novice

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

Associates or better.

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