Advocate

Youth Advocate Position

Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Peoria 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

Hourly Rate: $15.50

Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required

• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources

Bi-Lingual/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• State Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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. Transporting youth to activities throughout service areas

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