Advocate - Full Time

Status: Full Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Full-Time position serving youth and families throughout Delaware are available.

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
• The Primary responsibilities of the Advocate are to initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participant 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, and activity reimbursement

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
• Proficient computer skills; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required. (must be able to provide an auto insurance declaration document)
• Travel will be part of the position (Travel within local county and community to homes and school)
• Bi-Lingual(Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
• Flexible hours; non-traditional hours; may require some evenings and weekends.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Paid time off.
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Weekly pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible hours

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.