Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

Bristol, RI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Child and Youth Services, Computer Skills, Driver's License, High School Diploma, Insurance, Medical Record System, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Reimbursement, Retirement Plan, Risk, Spanish Language
LOCATION
Bristol, RI
POSTED
27 days ago

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: We are seeking dedicated and dependable individuals for an hourly, part-time position service youth and families in Providence, Kent, and Bristol County. This role requires a commitment to being a positive role model in community, school, and home settings.

  • Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
  • Develop service plans based on a strength-based approach using the wrap-around model.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Prior experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
  • Experience working with children and adolescents.
  • Experience working with at-risk youth
  • Proficient in using computers and Microsoft office 365 is a plus; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
  • Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance is required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
  • Flexible hours - non-traditional hours; may require some evenings and weekends.

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Weekly Pay
  • Activity Reimbursement
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability 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.

About the Company

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Youth Advocate Programs Inc

YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.yapinc.org