Advocate

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time position serving youth and families throughout St. Lawrence County 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 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. Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement Must be willing to work Evenings and Weekends. Pay Rate: $18 per hour Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required. Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources Experience working with youth and children Position requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current automobile insurance coverage. Bi-Lingual/Spanish is preferred but not required Benefits Available: Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision UNUM Supplemental Employee Assistance Program State Sick Leave Plan 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.