Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, YAP partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, and education systems to deliver individualized, wraparound services that keep youth safely in their homes and communities.

YAP’s model focuses on building strong relationships with youth and families, connecting them to local resources, and supporting positive life outcomes through strength-based, culturally responsive approaches. Advocates work directly in the community to help participants develop skills, meet goals, and strengthen family and community connections.

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Isabella County
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Location: Isabella County

• Applicants must be dependable, committed, and a positive role model to serve youth and families in schools, communities, and in the homes.
• 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.

Availability: Flexible, Non‑Traditional Hours, Evenings and Weekends may be required.

Hourly Pay: $16.00 per hour

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at‑risk youth and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills; electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking a plus.
• Required to have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.

• Strong communication skills – Intermediate level.
• Basic computer skills – Intermediate level.
• Behavior:
  Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Motivation:
  Ability to make an impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

• Voluntary dental
• Voluntary vision
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Direct deposit
• Weekly pay
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

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.

Yes. Travel in personal vehicle through Isabella County and surrounding areas.

High school or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.