Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Lead Credible Messenger

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.  •  New Haven, CT (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Status: Full-Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

of the Position The primary responsibility of the Lead Credible Messenger is to initialize, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned clients and their families. All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with experience working with target population.
  • Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Community Resources
  • Experience working with at-risk youth and families
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of Electronic health records systems (EHR) is a plus but not required.
  • Positions require valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage that will need to be provided.
  • Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) skills are a plus.

Benefits Available

  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Weekly Pay
  • Direct Deposit

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.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

About Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

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.

YAP reserves the right to block senders of content, comments, images, etc. that are inconsistent with our mission.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1975
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