Advocate

Part-Time Hourly Youth Advocate

Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Summary of Position: Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Ogemaw County.

Applicants must be dependable, committed, and a positive role model to serve youth and families in schools, communities, and in the homes. 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 Pay: $17.50 per hour.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills, electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus.
• Required to have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits available:

• Voluntary dental
• Voluntary vision
• UNUM supplemental benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Direct deposit
• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

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 in personal vehicle through Ogemaw County.

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.