Youth Advocate & Direct Support Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplement Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid time Off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Lead Credible Messenger to initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for clients and families using a strength-based wrap-around model.

The role requires a high school diploma or better, with experience with at-risk youth and families; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred. Travel throughout Hartford and surrounding areas is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with experience working with target population.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of Community Resources
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Electronic health records systems (EHR) is a plus but not required.
• Positions require valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage that will need to be provided.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of direct advocacy services for assigned clients and families.
• Coordinate outreach and wrap-around services based on a strength-based approach.
• Travel as required to Hartford and surrounding areas for service delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

EHR knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish)

Knowledge of community resources

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Lead Credible Messenger to initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for clients and families using a strength-based wrap-around model.

The role requires a high school diploma or better, with experience with at-risk youth and families; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred. Travel throughout Hartford and surrounding areas is required.