Youth Advocate - Flexible Part-Time Support & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a dependable part-time Advocate to serve youth and families in New Castle County, Delaware. The role involves initiating, organizing, planning, developing and implementing direct advocacy services using a wrap-around, strength-based approach.

Flex hours including evenings and weekends may be required; travel across the community to homes and schools is expected. A High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and reliable transportation are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Proficiency in computer skills; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Travel through community to homes and schools

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a dependable part-time Advocate to serve youth and families in New Castle County, Delaware. The role involves initiating, organizing, planning, developing and implementing direct advocacy services using a wrap-around, strength-based approach.

Flex hours including evenings and weekends may be required; travel across the community to homes and schools is expected. A High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and reliable transportation are