Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. • City of Geneva, NY

7d • $42,000 - $43,680

About The Position

Hourly, Full Time position serving youth and families
throughout Ontario
County are available.

Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role
model for youth in the 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 and activity
reimbursement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 is a plus.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• State Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Direct Deposit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED