Youth Advocate

National Youth Advocate Program

Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 20

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Youth Advocate

Location: Vienna WV

Position Summary

The Youth Advocate works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals; including providing transportation to the families and youth being served by the National Youth Advocate Program for placement appointments meetings and family visits.

Salary: $20 hourly

Working At NYAP

Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
Medical Dental and Vision insurance
22 days offeach year
11paid holidays per year
Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition assistance
Friday Summer hours
Work anniversary trips
Mileage reimbursement
Peace Leave
Paid Parental Leave

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Responsibilities

The Youth Advocate will perform duties including but not limited to:

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies.
Transport children youth and families to family visits multi-disciplinary meetings appointments placements court hearings and other events as requested.
Arrive timely for all scheduled transports and follow transportation schedule as detailed.
Ensure children and youth are transported according to prescribed safety protocols including use of child safety restraints.
Respond to emergencies and crises at the direction of the supervisor.
Document all activities in a timely manner including logging mileage and hours worked.
Assist in scheduling and arranging appointments.
Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age or older.
Vehicle used to transport successfully passes safety inspection.
Working reliable telephone.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills

Openness to travel.
Openness to work non-traditional hours.
Possess a sincere interest in assisting the youth.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

Valid drivers license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU please apply today!

We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

Qualifications

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical dental vision 401K student loan assistance and generous paid time YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

DescriptionYouth AdvocateLocation: Vienna WVPosition SummaryThe Youth Advocate works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals; i...