Job Title: Advocate
Company: Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc.
Location: Saginaw, Michigan
Position Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Travel Required: Yes – Travel in personal vehicle throughout Saginaw County and surrounding areas.
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is seeking dependable, committed, and positive role models to serve youth and families throughout Saginaw County.
This is a part-time, hourly position serving youth and families in schools, communities, and homes. Primary 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 wraparound model.
This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
- Provide services to youth and families in schools, communities, and home settings.
- Utilize a strength-based approach and wraparound service model.
- Serve as a positive role model for youth and families.
- Maintain effective communication with participants, families, and community partners.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Current automobile insurance coverage required.
Benefits Available
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- State Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the U.S. Department of Labor.
