Advocate

Advocate

Job Category: Frontline Direct Service Requisition Number: ADVOC002800

Part-Time Rate: $16 USD per hour

Location: Chichester, PA, USA Travel Required: Yes

Description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Delaware County-Chichester Area are available.

Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the 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 and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus
• Availability to work evening hours Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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.