Advocate

Location: Roanoke, Salem, and Botetourt Areas

Status: Part-Time Hourly                   

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $19.00

Schedule: Available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week; Evenings and weekends required.

Summary of the Position:  Hourly, Part Time position serving youth and families throughout Roanoke County are available.

• Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
• The 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.      
•  This role is primarily focused on providing services to support academic goals and court-involved youth.
• Advocate develops and maintains good relationships, including setting professional boundaries with participants, colleagues, court personnel, community resources and other relevant stakeholders. 
• Have good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with court-involved youth and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborative skills with an ability to work independently and as part of a team and collaborate effective to ensure the safety of self and others.
• This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, mileage, and activity reimbursement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with working directly with youth and families in community, home, or school settings. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are considered a valuable asset but is not required. 
• Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
• Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
• General knowledge of client development, family dynamics, behavioral management techniques, and local community resources.
• Skills in effective communication, maintaining relationships with social service providers, and coaching/training youth in age-appropriate behaviors and problem solving.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Flexible schedule; may include evenings and weekends

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Hours

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.