Advocate

Full-Time Hourly Advocate Position

Status: Full-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Full-Time Hourly Advocate position serving youth and families throughout Marion County is 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.

Availability - 40 hours per week

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Proficiency using computers, Microsoft Office 365; Knowledge of Electronic Health Record Systems (EHR) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available :

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Weekly Competitive Pay
• Direct Deposit

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. Travel throughout community to homes and schools.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.