Advocate

About Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

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

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is seeking dedicated and dependable individuals to serve as Advocates supporting youth and families throughout the St. Louis area. This is a part‑time, hourly position offering flexible scheduling.

Advocates play a critical role in helping youth achieve positive outcomes by serving as mentors, role models, and connectors to community resources across home, school, and community settings.

• Provide direct, individualized advocacy services to youth and their families
• Initiate, organize, and implement service plans based on participant needs
• Utilize a strength-based, wraparound approach to support youth development and family stability
• Build positive, supportive relationships while serving as a consistent role model
• Connect participants to community resources, activities, and skill-building opportunities

Flexible work schedule with non-traditional hours that may include evenings and weekends.

Weekly pay, mileage and activity reimbursement.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience working with at‑risk youth strongly preferred
• Knowledge of local community resources and experience in community‑based work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 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 location where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.