Advocate

Job Title

Advocate – Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Part‑Time Hourly

Hourly, Part‐Time positions serving youth and families throughout Chicago in the C2C (Choose 2 Change) Program are available. Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

• Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
• Primary responsibilities:
  
  initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
• Develop all service plans based on a strength‑based approach using the wrap‑around model.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at‑risk youth and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance (required).
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Schedule

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, 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.