What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Credible Messenger position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Full-Time Hourly
FLSA classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: The primary responsibility of the Lead Credible Messenger is to initialize, 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
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.
FLSA classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: The primary responsibility of the Lead Credible Messenger is to initialize, 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with experience working with target population.
- Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
- Knowledge of Community Resources
- Experience working with at-risk youth and families
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Electronic health records systems (EHR) is a plus but not required.
- Positions require valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage that will need to be provided.
- Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) skills are a plus.
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplement Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule
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.