Youth-Advocate-Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Youth Advocate in Kissimmee, Florida, dedicated to serving youth and families. Responsibilities include developing and implementing advocacy services, with a strong focus on community engagement. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, relevant experience, organizational skills, and a reliable vehicle for local travel. The position offers flexible hours and competitive weekly pay, along with benefits such as 403(b) Retirement Plan and wellness options.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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.