You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.
Email

Organization / Employer: Youth Advocate Programs (YAP)

 

Job Title: Advocate

Company: Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc.

Locations: Saginaw County, Bay County, and Isabella County (Mount Pleasant, Michigan)

Position Type: Part-Time

Compensation: $16.00 per hour

Travel Required: Yes – Travel in personal vehicle throughout the assigned service area, including Saginaw County, Bay County, or Isabella County and surrounding communities as needed.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position

Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Saginaw County, Bay County, and Isabella 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 wraparound model.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, activity reimbursement, and mileage reimbursement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
  • Provide services to youth and families in schools, communities, and home settings.
  • Serve as a positive role model for youth and families.
  • Utilize a strength-based approach and wraparound service model.
  • Coordinate services and activities that support participant and family goals.
  • Maintain communication with participants, families, schools, and community resources.
  • Complete required documentation and service records.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
  • Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Reliable transportation required.
  • Current automobile insurance coverage required.

Benefits Available

  • Voluntary Dental Insurance
  • Voluntary Vision Insurance
  • UNUM Supplemental Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • State Sick Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.

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.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should apply directly through Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.'s employment application process by clicking the following link: Advocate Job Posting

Applicants should be prepared to provide information regarding their education, experience, qualifications, and ability to meet the travel requirements of the position.