What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advocate position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
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
- 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
- Weekly Pay
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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.
