Advocate

Advocate

Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Chicago are available.

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 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.

Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement. Hourly rate: $17 per hour.

Qualifications/requirements:

minimum high school diploma or GED is required. Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

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 benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Direct deposit
• Flexible schedule
• Weekly pay

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.