Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs • Chicago, IL

12h

About The Position

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is hiring part-time hourly Advocates to serve youth and families throughout Chicago. Advocates must be dependable, committed, and able to act as positive role models for youth in community, school, and home settings. The role provides direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families. Services are organized around individualized plans using a strength-based approach and the wraparound model. The position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.

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.
• Provide services based on strength-based plans using the wraparound model.

Benefits

• Voluntary dental insurance
• Voluntary vision insurance
• UNUM supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• State sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• Flexible schedule
• Activity reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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