Advocate

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for hourly, part-time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Essex County.

As an Advocate, you will play a vital role in supporting young people across community, school, and home environments. We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Reliable and committed to making a positive impact


• Strong role models who can inspire and guide youth


• Passionate about empowering families and fostering growth

Status: Part-Time Hourly                 

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Hourly, Part-Time position serving youth and families throughout Essex County available.

• Youth Advocate serves as a mentor, supporter, and resource for young people and their families, helping them navigate challenges in school, home, and community environments. This role focuses on building trusting relationships, promoting positive youth development, and connecting families with essential services.


• Advocates work closely with schools, social service agencies, and community partners to ensure that youth have the support they need to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.


• Applicant 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 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 mileage/activity reimbursement

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 


• Associates or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Education or related is preferred.


• Prior experience working with youth and families in community, school, and home settings is strongly preferred.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage effectively with youth, families, and professionals. 


• Reliable and able to work independently


• Basic computer skills; Experience working in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a plus.


• Bi-Lingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.


• Position requires reliable transportation, current driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental


• Voluntary Vision


• UNUM Supplemental Benefits 


• Employee Assistance  Program


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan


• Pet Insurance 


• State Sick Leave


• Direct Deposit


• Competitive weekly pay


• Flexible hours

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.