Advocate

Part-Time Hourly Youth Advocate

Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Elkhart 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.

Hourly Pay - $17.00 per hour with mileage reimbursement

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary dental
• Voluntary vision
• UNUM supplemental benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance
• Pet insurance
• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• 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.

Yes. Travel throughout community to homes and schools.