Advocate
About The Position
Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Schenectady County are available. Applicant must 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, and activity reimbursement. Flexible schedule may include evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.
Responsibilities
- initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
Benefits
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- State Sick Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
