Advocate - Part Time Weekends

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, YAP partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, and education systems to deliver individualized, wraparound services that keep youth safely in their homes and communities.

YAP’s model focuses on building strong relationships with youth and families, connecting them to local resources, and supporting positive life outcomes through strength-based, culturally responsive approaches. Advocates work directly in the community to help participants develop skills, meet goals, and strengthen family and community connections

Status: Part-Time Hourly

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Isabella County,

Applicants must be dependable, committed, and 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.

Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Flexible, Non-Traditional Hours, Evenings and Weekends may be required.

Hourly Pay: $17.50 per hour

Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.

Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources

Experience working with at-risk youth and families

Proficient Computer Skills and Microsoft Office, Experience using an 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.

May be required to work evenings and weekends

Voluntary Dental

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

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. J-18808-Ljbffr Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.