Impactful Youth & Family Advocate — Wraparound

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Onondaga County and Syracuse Area are available.

• 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.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, mileage, and activity reimbursement.

Flexible schedule may include evenings and weekends.

Hourly Rate: $22.00

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
  Knowledge of using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive 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.

Yes . Travel throughout community/county to homes and schools.

Intermediate

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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