Advocate for Youth and Families

Status: Part-Time Hourly, FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt.

Summary: Hourly, Part-Time position serving youth and families throughout the Harrison County area.

Dependable, committed, and positive role models for youth are required.The primary responsibilities of the Advocate include initiating, organizing, planning, developing, and implementing direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.Service plans are based on a strength-based approach using the Wraparound model.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits:

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

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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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