Advocate
About The Position
Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County are available. Serve as a dependable, committed professional and positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings. Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families. Build positive relationships with youth and families while providing guidance, support, and encouragement. Assist participants in identifying strengths, setting goals, and accessing community resources. Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support participant success. Support violence prevention efforts through mentoring, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and positive youth engagement. Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience working with at-risk youth and in a community-based program
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
- Flexible Hours may include some evenings and weekends
Nice To Haves
- experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a dependable, committed professional and positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
- Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
- Build positive relationships with youth and families while providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
- Assist participants in identifying strengths, setting goals, and accessing community resources.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support participant success.
- Support violence prevention efforts through mentoring, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and positive youth engagement.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.
Benefits
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- State Sick Leave
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
