Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptSummary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Jefferson 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 settingsPrimary 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 modelPosition offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.Hourly Rate: $19.00Qualifications/Requirements:Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.Experience in community work and knowledge of community resourcesExperience working with at-risk youthExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft office suite; familiarity using an electronic health record system is a plus.CPR/First Aid Certification is a plusBilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.Reliable insured transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.Benefits Available:Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanPet InsuranceWeekly PayDirect DepositFlexible HoursYouth 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 characteristicsApplication Closes March 1, 2026
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.