Youth Advocate - Flexible Part-Time with Impact

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is offering a part-time hourly position serving youth and families throughout Roanoke County. The advocate role emphasizes dependability, positive role modeling, and the delivery of wraparound, strength-based services to court-involved youth and their families.

Qualifications include a minimum high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is preferred. One year of direct youth experience is required, with Spanish beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience with working directly with youth and families in community, home, or school settings.
• Proficiency in Spanish is considered a valuable asset but is not required.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• All service plans based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.
• Support academic goals and court-involved youth.
• Develop and maintain relationships with participants, colleagues, court personnel and community resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is offering a part-time hourly position serving youth and families throughout Roanoke County. The advocate role emphasizes dependability, positive role modeling, and the delivery of wraparound, strength-based services to court-involved youth and their families.

Qualifications include a minimum high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is preferred. One year of direct youth experience is required, with Spanish beneficial.