Advocate - Youth Advocate Program : Job Details

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Wexford County are available.

* Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.

* The Primary responsibilities of the Advocate are to 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.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, mileage, and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.

* Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

* Experience working with at-risk youth

* Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.

* Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.

Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking Candidates are a plus

Positions requires valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

* Voluntary Dental

* Voluntary Vision

* UNUM Supplemental Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

* State Sick Leave

* Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.