Advocate
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Social Work
Youth Development, Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Community Health
Advocate
Job Category:
Frontline Direct Service
Requisition Number: ADVOC
001048
Part-Time
South Bend, IN 46617, USA
Travel Required:
Yes
Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Elkhart County 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 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 and activity reimbursement
Hourly Pay - $17.00 per hour with mileage 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.
- CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
- Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance
- 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, 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.
Travel throughout community to homes and schools.
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