Advocate
About The Position
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is hiring an hourly, part-time Advocate to serve youth and families throughout Broomfield. The Advocate should be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings. The role involves providing direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families. Service plans use a strength-based approach and the wraparound model. The position pays $19.00 per hour and offers flexible hours, including nontraditional evening and weekend hours. The position also offers competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement. It is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or GED.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Experience working with at-risk youth.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Reliable insured transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with an electronic health record system.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking.
Responsibilities
- Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
- Serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.
- Develop service plans using a strength-based approach and the wraparound model.
Benefits
- Voluntary dental coverage.
- Voluntary vision coverage.
- UNUM supplemental insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Pet insurance.
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit.
- Flexible hours.
- Activity reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
