Advocate

6 months ago


Portland, United States Youth Advocate Programs Full time

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position:  Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout multiple counties in Maine 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.

Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.

Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage. 

Benefits Available :

Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision UNUM 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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