Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Ingham 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.
- Advocate will support families involved with supervised visitations, ensuring a safe, neutral, and structured environment for children and parents. They will facilitate and monitor visits and document observations to promote the well-being of the child and compliance with court or agency guidelines.
Position does offer flexible hours, weekly pay, activity and mileage reimbursement.
Hourly Rate: $18.00
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Familiarity with child-welfare systems and trauma-informed care.
- 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 including MS365, experience using an electronic health record systems is 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 Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- State Sick Leave
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule (Non-Traditional Hours - Evenings and Weekends may be required)
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.
Required
Preferred
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Strong Communication Skills
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Basic Computer Skills
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Bilingual/Spanish Speaking
Preferred
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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