Advocate

Advocate

Job Category: Frontline Direct Service Requisition Number: ADVOC003021

Posted: June 5, 2026 Part-Time Rate: $21 USD per hour Gardiner, ME, USA Travel Required: Yes

Description

If you love working the community, making a difference in kid's lives, are motivated, and like to make your own schedule, we have the job for you. The age range of youth that we work with is approximately 14 to 21 years of age, helping them achieve individual goals.

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Maine 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
• 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: $21.00

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50/Mile

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
• Basic Computer Skills
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible Schedule
• 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 school