Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs • Skowhegan, ME

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About The Position

This is an hourly, part-time position involves serving youth and families across multiple counties in Maine. The ideal candidate will 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 ($0.50/mile), and activity reimbursement.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Required reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate direct advocacy services
• Organize direct advocacy services
• Plan direct advocacy services
• Develop direct advocacy services
• Implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families

Benefits

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Direct Deposit

What This Job Offers

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