Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Kissimmee, FL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, YAP partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, and education systems to deliver individualized, wraparound services that keep youth safely in their homes and communities. YAP’s model focuses on building strong relationships with youth and families, connecting them to local resources, and supporting positive life outcomes through strength-based, culturally responsive approaches. Advocates work directly in the community to help participants develop skills, meet goals, and strengthen family and community connections. This is a Part Time Hourly position with FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt. Hourly, Part Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Orange County and surrounding counties are available. Advocate 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. Required to be available during afternoons/early evenings and weekends. This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
Experience working with at-risk youth
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Non-traditional hours, may be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience using an electronic health record 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.
Serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
Provide advocacy services based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.
Be available during afternoons/early evenings and weekends.