Youth Advocate

Company Information: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is one of the largest non-profit Youth and Family Support agencies, in 32 states plus DC, working with high-risk youth and their families in the United States. Currently, YAP employs more than 2,000 dedicated workers and serves approximately 16,500 youth and families per year. Our mission is to engage human service systems so that they rely less on institutional care and invest more in supporting families and neighborhoods. We currently work with child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, disability, primary health care, and education systems to develop and offer community-based alternatives for the highest risk children, young people, young adults and families, and adults. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is committed to creating safe environments and providing services that are individualized, culturally competent and trauma informed to build brighter futures for all.

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties 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.

The Primary responsibilities of the Advocate are to initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned clients 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 and activity reimbursement.

**For more information, please call 407-894-1708

Qualifications/Requirements: A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required. Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

Bi-Lingual is preferred, but not required.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and car insurance.

Benefits Available: Voluntary Dental, Voluntary Vision, UNUM and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road