Advocate

Advocate

Job Category: Frontline Direct Service Requisition Number: ADVOC002705

Posted: September 12, 2025 Part-Time Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Description

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

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Elkhart County - Fort Wayne 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 Rate: $18.00 Availability: Flexible hours; may require some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Proficiency in computer skills; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage. (must be able to provide an Auto Declaration document)
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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.

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.