Youth Advocate

6 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States Youth Advocate Programs Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Paraprofessional. As a Paraprofessional with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support services in a variety of home and community-based settings to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances.
  • Deliver skilled mentoring and coaching to support participants in preventing and managing behaviors that create barriers to inclusion in community activities.
  • Assist participants in achieving independence and integration into the community.
  • Accurately document services and communicate participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.
  • Ensure all services are delivered in compliance with the YES Waiver Policy and Procedures Manual, YAP Standards, and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a human services field (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology).
  • Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

About Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.:

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing community-based alternatives to residential care and incarceration. We work with high-risk youth and their families in over 100 rural, urban, and suburban communities nationwide. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive.


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