Advocate

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

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

• Applicant 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 participant 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
  
  

Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Travel will be part of the position (Travel within local county and community to homes and school)
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.
  
  

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• 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.