Advocate

Part Time Hourly Youth Advocate

Hourly, part time position serving youth and families throughout Middlesex County are available.

Applicant 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.

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 basic computer skills; experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills needed
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is preferred
• Flexible schedule with non-traditional hours to include some evening and weekends

Benefits available:

• Voluntary dental
• Voluntary vision
• UNUM supplemental benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• State sick leave
• 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.

Travel required: Yes. Transportation of participants to local community events/activities.

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