Advocate

Advocate

Job Category: Frontline Direct Service Requisition Number: ADVOC002545

Posted: June 14, 2025

Part-Time

Dallas, TX 75247, USA

Travel Required: Yes

Job Details

Description

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Dallas County 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.

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.

Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills. Knowledge with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.

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.

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.