Advocate

Advocate

Job Category: Frontline Direct Service Requisition Number: ADVOC002906

Part-Time Rate: $17 USD per hour

Location: Schenectady, NY 12305, USA Travel Required: Yes

Job Details

Description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Schenectady County are available.

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

Flexible schedule may include evenings and weekends.

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Knowledge of using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• State Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 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. Travel throughout community/county to homes and schools.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Basic Computer Skills

Novice

Bilingual/Spanish Speaking

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Driver's License

Auto Ins Declaration

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.