Advocate
Role Overview
Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Chemung County 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.
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Summary of the Position
Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Chemung County 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.
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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is a plus.
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits Available
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- State Sick leave
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- 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.
About Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
National nonprofit providing community-based social services for youth.
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