Advocate
About The Position
Hourly, part-time positions serving youth and families throughout Tompkins 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience working with at-risk youth and in a community based program
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
Benefits
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- State Sick Leave
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
