Advocate

Peoria County-IL701 Main StSuite 1 and 2Peoria, IL 61602, USAStatus: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptSummary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Peoria are available.Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settingsPrimary Responsibilities of the 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, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursementHourly Rate: $15.50Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED is requiredExperience in community work and knowledge of community resourcesBi-Lingual/Spanish is preferred but not required.Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.Travel RequiredYes. Transporting youth to activities throughout service areasBenefits Available:Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanYouth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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