Job Details
Advocate
2026-02-04 Youth Advocate Programs Providence,RI
Description:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: We are seeking dedicated and dependable individuals for an hourly, part-time position service youth and families in Providence, Kent, and Bristol County. This role requires a commitment to being a positive role model in community, school, and home settings.
- Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services for assigned participants and their families.
- Develop service plans based on a strength-based approach using the wrap-around model.
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Prior experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Experience working with at-risk youth
- Proficient in using computers and Microsoft office 365 is a plus; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance is required.
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
- Flexible hours - non-traditional hours; may require some evenings and weekends.
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule
- Weekly Pay
- Activity Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This 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.