Job Title: Advocate
Company: Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc.
Location: Ogemaw County (West Branch, Michigan)
Position Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Travel Required: Yes – Travel in personal vehicle throughout Ogemaw County.
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position
Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Ogemaw County.
Applicants must be dependable, committed, and a positive role model to serve youth and families in schools, communities, and in the 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 to assigned participants and their families.
- Provide services to youth and families in schools, communities, and home settings.
- Serve as a positive role model for youth and families.
- Utilize a strength-based approach and wraparound service model.
- Coordinate services and activities that support participant and family goals.
- Maintain communication with participants, families, and community resources.
- Complete required documentation and service records.
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
- 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 the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. 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 Department of Labor.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should apply directly through Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.'s employment application process. Applicants should be prepared to provide information regarding their education, experience, qualifications, and ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
