Advocate
youth advocate programsIonia, MI
Advocate
L4
youth advocate programsIonia, MIyesterday
$17.50
Occupations
Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSocial and Human Service AssistantsCommunity Health WorkersIndustries
Other Individual and Family ServicesChild and Youth ServicesOther Social Advocacy OrganizationsYouth Advocate Position
Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Ionia County are available. Applicant 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 wrap around model. This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, mileage, and activity reimbursement.
Hourly Rate: $17.50
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Experience working with at-risk youth and families
- Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
- Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills required including MS365; knowledge of electronic health record systems (EHR) a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance required
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental Benefits403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- State Sick Leave
- Competitive Weekly PayFlexible Schedule
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, 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.
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Level
MidL4
Salary
$17.50
Location
Ionia, MI
Occupation
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
yesterday
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