Advocate

Summary

Youth Advocate Position

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families in the Philadelphia Evening Reporting Center

Responsibilities:

• Advocate will be responsible for monitoring the group along with colleagues
• Facilitating or assisting the facilitator with group discussions
• Transporting youth home after programming Monday through Friday
• Documenting activities for the day for each participant along with your colleagues
• Work hours are from 4 pm to 9 pm
• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings
• All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.

Qualifications/Requirements: A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required. Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources. Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule

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.

Travel Required: Yes. Transport youth from the evening reporting center.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Description

Youth Advocate Position

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families in the Philadelphia Evening Reporting Center

Responsibilities:

• Advocate will be responsible for monitoring the group along with colleagues
• Facilitating or assisting the facilitator with group discussions
• Transporting youth home after programming Monday through Friday
• Documenting activities for the day for each participant along with your colleagues
• Work hours are from 4 pm to 9 pm
• Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings
• All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.

Qualifications/Requirements: A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required. Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources. Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule

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.

Travel Required: Yes. Transport youth from the evening reporting center.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.