Youth Advocate

Position Summary

The Youth Advocate works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support toward targeted goals; this includes providing transportation to the families and youth for placement, appointments, meetings, and family visits.

Location:

Vienna, WV
Salary: $20 hourly

• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 22 days off each year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Friday Summer hours
• Work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Peace Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Transport children, youth, and families to visits, multidisciplinary meetings, appointments, placements, court hearings, and other events as requested.
• Arrive timely for all scheduled transports and follow the transportation schedule as detailed.
• Ensure children and youth are transported according to prescribed safety protocols, including use of child safety restraints.
• Respond to emergencies and crises at the direction of the supervisor.
• Document all activities in a timely manner including logging mileage and hours worked.
• Assist in scheduling and arranging appointments.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• 18 years of age or older.
• Vehicle used for transport passes safety inspection.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

• Openness to travel.
• Openness to work non-traditional hours.
• Possess a sincere interest in assisting the youth.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!
www.nyap.org/employment

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and continues to grow each year. We expand and develop new programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve, offering unique and personalized services for families and individuals in Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) by 2x
Apply BELOW