Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs • Broomfield, CO

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About The Position

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is hiring a part-time hourly Advocate to serve youth and families throughout Broomfield. The Advocate should be dependable, committed, and able to act as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings. The position provides flexible, non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. The hourly rate is $19.00, with weekly pay and activity reimbursement.

The Advocate 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. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, community-work experience and knowledge of community resources, experience working with at-risk youth, strong verbal and written communication skills, and reliable insured transportation with a valid driver's license and current auto insurance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; familiarity with an electronic health record system, CPR/First Aid certification, and English/Spanish bilingual ability are pluses.

The employer offers voluntary dental, vision, UNUM supplemental insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, pet insurance, weekly pay by direct deposit, flexible hours, and activity reimbursement. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• 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 insured transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with an electronic health record system.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
• Develop and deliver service plans using a strength-based approach and the wraparound model.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.

Benefits

• Voluntary dental insurance.
• Voluntary vision insurance.
• UNUM supplemental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Weekly pay by direct deposit.
• Flexible hours.
• Activity reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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