Youth Truancy Advocate – Flexible Hours & Impact

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Truancy Advocate to join the Truancy Plus Advocate program in schools, supporting students with diverse needs.

The role involves direct advocacy with participants and families, using a strength-based wraparound approach, and coordinating services to reduce truancy. The position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and a sign-on bonus; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Experience with youth and families.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; EHR experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to participants and their families.
• Base service plans on a strength-based approach using wraparound.
• Work with students/juveniles at high-risk of expulsion, with home problems, or behavioral challenges.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Youth experience

Community resources knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Truancy Advocate to join the Truancy Plus Advocate program in schools, supporting students with diverse needs.

The role involves direct advocacy with participants and families, using a strength-based wraparound approach, and coordinating services to reduce truancy. The position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and a sign-on bonus; bilingual Spanish is a plus.