Youth Advocate — Flexible Hours & Community Impact

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking part-time Advocates to serve youth and families across Adams County. The role is hourly with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Ideal candidates are dependable, community-minded, and able to model positive behavior for youth in various settings. Primary duties include planning and delivering direct advocacy services, coordinating with families, and applying a strength-based wraparound approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Base service plans on a strength-based approach using the wraparound model.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) familiarity

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking part-time Advocates to serve youth and families across Adams County. The role is hourly with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Ideal candidates are dependable, community-minded, and able to model positive behavior for youth in various settings. Primary duties include planning and delivering direct advocacy services, coordinating with families, and applying a strength-based wraparound approach.