Advocate
Role Overview
Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County are available.
Serve as a dependable, committed professional and positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
Build positive relationships with youth and families while providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
Assist participants in identifying strengths, setting goals, and accessing community resources.
Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support participant success.
Support violence prevention efforts through mentoring, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and positive youth engagement.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Schedule
- Flexible Hours; non-traditional hours, may include evenings and weekends
Summary of the Position
Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County are available.
Serve as a dependable, committed professional and positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
Build positive relationships with youth and families while providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
Assist participants in identifying strengths, setting goals, and accessing community resources.
Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support participant success.
Support violence prevention efforts through mentoring, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and positive youth engagement.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.
Qualifications/Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience working with at-risk youth and in a community-based program
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) is preferred.
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
- Flexible Hours may include some evenings and weekends
Benefits Available
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- State Sick Leave
- 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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