Youth Support Advocate — Flexible Part-Time

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Georgia seeks a compassionate Advocate to work with at-risk youth, providing guidance, support and resources to improve well-being.

This part-time hourly role serves youth and families, with travel to client homes and local activities in Tattnall County. You will build trusted relationships, develop and implement individualized support plans, connect to community services, document progress, and collaborate with professionals while maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with youth, especially those from at-risk backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Position requires insured reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Build trusting relationships with youth and their families.
• Work with individualized support plans.
• Provide support, mentoring, and advocacy.
• Connect youth with community resources and services.
• Monitor and assess progress and adjust support strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of services provided.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Georgia seeks a compassionate Advocate to work with at-risk youth, providing guidance, support and resources to improve well-being.

This part-time hourly role serves youth and families, with travel to client homes and local activities in Tattnall County. You will build trusted relationships, develop and implement individualized support plans, connect to community services, document progress, and collaborate with professionals while maintaining records.