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Job Description
Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Hourly part-time position serving youth and families throughout Ionia County are available.
- Applicant must be dependable committed and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in 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 strength-based approach using the wrap around model.
This position offers flexible hours competitive weekly pay mileage and activity reimbursement.
Hourly Rate: $16.00
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
- 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.
- Basic computer skills required; knowledge of electronic health record systems (EHR) a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance required
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
