Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

Gardiner, ME

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, First Aid, High School Diploma, Insurance, Multilingual, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Retirement Plan, Risk, Spanish Language, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Gardiner, ME
POSTED
15 days ago

If you love working the community, making a difference in kids lives, are motivated, and like to make your own schedule, we have the job for you. The age range of youth that we work with is approximately 14 to 21 years of age, helping them achieve individual goals.

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Maine 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.

Hourly Rate: $21.00

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50/Mile

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
  • Experience working with at-risk youth
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
  • Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus
  • Reliable transportation, a valid drivers license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Direct Deposit

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