Advocate

Are you passionate about supporting youth and families? Join our team as a Youth Advocate and help empower young people to thrive at home, in school, and their communities.

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Washington County are available.

• Serve as a positive role model for youth in various settings.
• Plan and deliver advocacy services tailored to each participant and their family.
• Use a strength-based, wraparound approach to support youth development
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners.
• Advocates must be dependable and committed.

Flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and mileage and activity reimbursement

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required
• Experience in community work and youth services. Working with at-risk youth is preferred.
• Knowledge of local community resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge is needed; experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Reliable transpiration, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Bi-Lingual/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• State Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Weekly pay
• Flexible hours
• Mileage and Activity Reimbursement

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability 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.