Youth Advocate & Mentor – Flexible Hours

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 550 - 910; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks part-time Advocates to support youth and families across Chicago in the Pursuing Excellence program. Advocates work in community, school, and home settings, guiding wraparound plans and serving as positive role models with flexible hours.

Responsibilities include coordinating direct advocacy services, partnering with schools and resources, and delivering strengths-based plans to help participants overcome challenges, with weekly pay and activity reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with at‑risk youth and families in community, school, and home settings preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make a lasting impact by serving as a trusted advocate, mentor, and positive role model for youth and families throughout the community.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of direct advocacy services designed to help participants overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
• Partner with youth, families, schools, and community resources to create individualized, strengths-based service plans using the wraparound model.
• Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

MS Office

EHR experience

Driver's License

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks part-time Advocates to support youth and families across Chicago in the Pursuing Excellence program. Advocates work in community, school, and home settings, guiding wraparound plans and serving as positive role models with flexible hours.

Responsibilities include coordinating direct advocacy services, partnering with schools and resources, and delivering strengths-based plans to help participants overcome challenges, with weekly pay and activity reimbursements.