Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, YAP partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, and education systems to deliver individualized, wraparound services that keep youth safely in their homes and communities.
YAP’s model focuses on building strong relationships with youth and families, connecting them to local resources, and supporting positive life outcomes through strength-based, culturally responsive approaches. Advocates work directly in the community to help participants develop skills, meet goals, and strengthen family and community connections.
Status: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
of the Position: Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is seeking dedicated and dependable individuals to serve as Advocates supporting youth and families throughout the St. Louis area. This is a part-time, hourly position offering flexible scheduling.
Advocates play a critical role in helping youth achieve positive outcomes by serving as mentors, role models, and connectors to community resources across home, school, and community settings.
Flexible Work Schedule with non-traditional hours that may include evenings and weekends.
Weekly pay, Mileage and Activity Reimbursement.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Benefits Available:
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.
A national high-impact nonprofit with global partnerships that provides community-based services as an alternative to youth incarceration and child welfare and behavioral health placements.
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is committed to equal employment and program opportunities with a work/program environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions at YAP are based on business and program needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, relationship status, military service, family or parental status, 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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