Job Title: Advocate
Company: Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc.
Location: Schoolcraft County (Manistique, Michigan)
Position Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Travel Required: Yes – Travel throughout Schoolcraft County and surrounding communities.
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position
Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Schoolcraft County (Manistique City area).
Applicants must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
The 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, mileage reimbursement, and activity reimbursement.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Experience working with at-risk youth.
- Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
- Ability to provide quality documentation and progress notes and submit them within required deadlines.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Knowledge of electronic health record systems (EHR) is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Current automobile insurance required.
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
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
- Weekly Supervision
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.
