Advocate
About The Position
Hourly, Part-Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Douglas County are available. Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings 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 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.
- Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- initiate
- organize
- plan
- develop
- 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
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
