Truancy Advocate
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Status:Part Time HourlyFLSA classification:NonExempt
Summary of the Position:Hourly PartTime Truancy Advocate position working in the Truancy Plus Advocate program as part of a truancy intervention program that is adaptable to specific needs of schools and with students involved in truancy intervention programs with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors are available.
- Advocates 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.
- All service plans will be based on a strengthbased approach using the wrap around model.
- Working with students and/or juveniles that are at highrisk of expulsion or suspension failing at school due to problems at home present behavioral problems returning from juvenile detention truant experience school phobia or bullying issues involved in substance abuse or emotionally or developmentally challenged.
This position offers flexible hours competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement.
Hourly: $16.50
Qualifications/Requirements: Associates Degree is required.
- Must be extremely organized.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be professional flexible and can work independently.
- Must be available evenings and weekends.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
Position requires reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance coverage
Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.
BiLingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Direct Deposit
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.
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Employment Type
Full Time
