Truancy Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Truancy Advocate to join the Truancy Plus Advocate program in schools, supporting students with diverse needs.

The role involves direct advocacy with participants and families, using a strength-based wraparound approach, and coordinating services to reduce truancy. The position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and a sign-on bonus; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Experience with youth and families.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; EHR experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to participants and their families.
• Base service plans on a strength-based approach using wraparound.
• Work with students/juveniles at high-risk of expulsion, with home problems, or behavioral challenges.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Youth experience

Community resources knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Status:Part Time HourlyFLSA 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
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 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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