Advocate - Part-time

pstrongStatus: /strongPart-Time Hourly                  strongFLSA Classification: /strongNon-Exempt/p pstrongSummary of Position: /strongHourly, Part-Time position serving youth and families throughout strongSt. Lawrence County/strong are available./p ul liApplicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings/li liPrimary Responsibilities of the Advocate are to initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families./li liAll service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model./li /ul pPosition offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement/p pstrongMust be willing to work Evenings and Weekends. /strong/p pstrongPay Rate:/strong $17.50 per hour/p pstrongQualifications/Requirements:/strong/p ul liHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required/li liAssociates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred./li liMust be extremely organized/li liPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skills/li liMust be professional, flexible, and have the ability to work independently/li liFlexible Schedule; Must be available evenings and weekends/li liExperience in community work and knowledge of community resources./li liProficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus./li liPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skills/li listrongBi-Lingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus but not required./strong/li liPosition requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage/li /ul pstrongBenefits Available: /strong/p ul liVoluntary Dental/li liVoluntary Vision/li liUNUM Supplemental Insurance/li liEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/li liPet Insurance /li liState Sick Leave Plan/li li403(b) Retirement Savings Plan/li liWeekly Pay/li liDirect Deposit/li liFlexible Schedule /li /ul p /p p style="text-align: left;"spanYouth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer./span/p p style="text-align: left;"spanAll 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./span/p p /p