Part Time Employment Specialist

Company Information: 
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is one of the largest non-profit youth and family support agencies, in 36 states plus DC, working with high-risk youth and their families in the United States. Currently, YAP employs more than 2,000 dedicated workers and we serve thousands of families a year in more than 100 rural, urban, and suburban communities nationwide. YAP’s mission is to deliver and advocate for safe and effective community-based alternatives to residential care and incarceration that empower individuals, families, and neighborhood to thrive. We currently work with child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, disability, primary health care, and education systems to develop and offer community-based alternatives for the highest risk children, youth people, young adults, families, and adults. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is committed to creating safe environments and providing services that are individualized, culturally competent, and trauma informed to build brighter futures for all.

Summary of Position: 
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is invested in the belief of self-determination and positive approaches for all individuals that we serve in our Developmental Disability Programs. We follow the concepts set by the Office of Developmental Programs in PA. that defines * Everyday Life as the person with a disability having the support of families and friends; individual decides how to live their lives; what supports they need; and how they want to spend their money in their budgets. The key components are accountability, choice, collaboration, inclusion, contributing to the community, control, freedom, individuality, mentoring, quality, relationships, safety, stability and success. *Everyday Lives excerpt from 1991 Everyday Lives Booklet

Qualifications/Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a related field OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in any other major with one year of paid experience OR
• Associates Degree or 60 completed college credits with three years of paid experience working with young adults and/or adults OR
• High School Diploma or GED and two-years experience paid or volunteer, working with young adults and/or adults.
• Reliable transportation,
• Valid driver’s license,
• Automobile insurance

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Unum
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person