Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. • City of Elmira, NY

24d

About The Position

This hourly, part-time position serves youth and families throughout Chemung County. 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. Evening and weekend work may be required.

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 coverage.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• UNUM supplemental insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• State sick leave.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Direct deposit.
• Flexible schedule.
• Activity reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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