Advocate

Advocate – Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Position type: Hourly, part-time (non-exempt).
Hourly rate: $16.50.

Summary: Serve youth and families throughout Ingham County. Flexible hours, weekly pay, activity and mileage reimbursement.

• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in 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.
• Advocate will support families involved with supervised visitations, ensuring a safe, neutral, and structured environment for children and parents. They will facilitate and monitor visits and document observations to promote the well‑being of the child and compliance with court or agency guidelines.

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Familiarity with child‑welfare systems and trauma‑informed care.
• Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to provide quality documentation and progress notes and submit them within required deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

• Voluntary dental
• Voluntary vision
• UNUM supplemental benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Direct deposit
• Weekly pay
• 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.