Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Hourly, part-time positions are available serving youth and families throughout Mecklenburg. The Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings. The role initiates, organizes, plans, develops, and implements direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families. Service plans use a strength-based approach and the wraparound model. The position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

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 Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Bilingual in Spanish.

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

What This Job Offers

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