Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptSummary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time Supervised Visitation Advocate serving youth and families throughout El Paso/Douglas 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.The Primary responsibilitiesof 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.Mileage Reimbursement$19.00 per hourMileage ReimbursementQualifications/Requirements:High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.Experience in community resources and community workExperience working with at-risk youth and familiesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge or use of an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plusStrong verbal and written communication skillsRequires reliable insured transportation, valid drivers license and current auto insurance coverageBilingual (Spanish) is a plus.Benefits Available:Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramPet Insurance403(b) Retirement Savings PlanState Sick LeaveWeekly PayDirect DepositYouth 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 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.