Advocate

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Status
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Part Time, Hourly.
FLSA Classification
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Non-Exempt.
Summary of the Position
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Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Monroe County.

• 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 competitive weekly pay, mileage and activity reimbursement.

Flexible Schedule; non-traditional hours including some evenings and weekends.

$20.00

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient basic computer skills is required; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems is a plus.
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• State Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 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, 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.