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Youth Advocate Programs Inc. (YAP) is dedicated to empowering youth and fostering positive changes within our communities. We provide personalized support and advocacy to help youth people overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
Status: PartTime Hourly FLSA Classification: NonExempt
Summary of the Position: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Advocate to join our dynamic team. The Advocate will work closely with atrisk youth to provide guidance support and resources aimed at improving their overall wellbeing and helping them navigate life challenges. Hourly Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Chatham 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 responsibilitiesof the Advocate are to initiate organize plan develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
- Build trusting relationships with youth and their families
- Work with individualized support plans
- Provide support mentoring and advocacy
- Connect youth with community resources and services
- Monitor and assess progress and adjust support strategies as needed.
- Collaborate with other professionals and community organizations
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of services provided
- All service plans will be based on a strengthbased approach using the wrap around model.
This position offers flexible hours competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement.
Qualifications/Requirements: A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Experience working with youth especially those from atrisk backgrounds
- Knowledge of community resources and support services
- Ability to work with diverse populations of staff children and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
- Provide quality documentation progress notes and submitted within required deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
BiLingual Applicants are Highly Encouraged to Apply.
Position requires reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule competitive weekly pay mileage and activity reimbursement
Join our supportive and collaborative work environment and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color ancestry national origin place of birth religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression military or veteran status genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
