Lead Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

23d • $20

About The Position

Hourly, Full-Time Lead Advocate Position serving youth
and families throughout Philadelphia and Delaware County is available.

Lead Advocate 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 Lead 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, weekly pay, mileage, 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees