Job description

Company Information: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is one of the largest non-profit Youth and Family Support agencies, in 31 states plus DC, working with high-risk youth and their families in the United States. Currently, YAP employs more than 2,000 dedicated workers and serves approximately 20,000 youth and families per year. Our mission is to engage human service systems so that they rely less on institutional care and invest more in supporting families and neighborhoods. We currently work with child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, disability, primary health care, and education systems to develop and offer community-based alternatives for the highest risk children, young people, young adults and families, and adults. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is committed to creating safe environments and providing services that are individualized, culturally competent and trauma informed to build brighter futures for all.

Summary of the Position: Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout NYC (5 Boroughs) are available. Applicant must be dependable, willing to travel, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model from youth in community, school, and home settings.

The Primary responsibilities of 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.

Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required. Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

Benefits Available: Voluntary Dental, Voluntary Vision, UNUM and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Contact information: Please submit cover letter, resume, and two (2) Professional references and one (1) Personal reference

Spanish speaking and other languages are a plus

Male applicants highly encouraged to apply

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated by or before hire date. To keep our advocates working safely and responsibly in accordance to social distance rules we provide advocates with PPE should they need it.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak any other languages?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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