Lead Advocate

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part-Time Lead Advocate Position serving youth and families throughout Philadelphia and Delaware County is available.

• Lead Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.
• Primary responsibilities of the Lead 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.
  
  

Position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, mileage, and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Pay: $22

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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
  
  

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• State Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit
• 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