Job description
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: YES Waiver Advocate provides support services in a variety of home and community based settings to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances to contribute to their community functioning and assist them in avoiding institutionalization.
- The services include skilled mentoring and coaching, supporting the Waiver participant in preventing and managing behaviors that create barriers to inclusion in community activities and supporting the participant in achieving independence and integration into the community.
- The Advocate is responsible for accurately documenting services, attending Wraparound Team meetings as needed, and communicating participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.
- All services are delivered in compliance with the YES Waiver Policy and Procedures Manual, YAP Standards and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service.
Qualifications/Requirements: A minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and car insurance limits with a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident bodily injury liability.
Benefits Available: Voluntary Dental, Voluntary Vision, UNUM, and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume’ and references (2 professional and 1 personal) to
Hiring Manager at
applyyap261@yapinc.org
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.
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