Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Sullivan County is seeking passionate and dedicated Youth Advocates to join our team. As a Youth Advocate, you will play a crucial role in supporting and empowering young individuals to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. In this role, you will work closely with youth with diverse backgrounds, providing guidance, mentorship, and advocacy. You will collaborate with community organizations, schools, and families to ensure that our youth have access to the resources and service they need to thrive.Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptSummary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Sullivan County are available.Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settingsPrimary Responsibilities of 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.Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursementHourly Rate: $16.00Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.Experience in community work and knowledge of community resourcesExperience working with youth in a mentoring, counseling, or advocacy capacity.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.Ability to build trusting relationships with youth and their families.Bi-Lingual/Spanish is preferred but not required.Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.Benefits Available:Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanState Sick LeaveDirect DepositYouth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll 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.