Youth Advocate Programs
Credible Messenger
Youth Advocate Programs, Newburgh, New York, us, 12551
Status:
Part-Time Hourly
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Summary of Position:
The Credible Messenger is to provide individualized mentoring, skill building, wraparound, and additional support to high-risk individuals and their families using a trauma-informed and strength-based approach. Services will be close coordination with other program staff and guided by Individualized Service Plans.
Maintain appropriate hours face-to-face contact as specified by the ISP and provide quality services to program participants and families at the levels specified to promote good outcomes.Develop supportive, positive and health relationships with each program participants and their family and conduct persistent and respectful outreach to engage individuals who may be resistant.Ensure activities and service hours coincide with needs, goals, and interest of the program participants as defined by the service plan, probation conditions, nature of offence, risk level and Program Director and Program Coordinator.Under supervision of the Program Director and Program Coordinator, involve the appropriate community resources and natural supports as determined by individual needs and service plans.Help individuals and their families repair and strengthen relationships with people, organizations, and systems within their community through advocacy, navigation, modeling, coaching, and negotiating. Promote collaboration with systems and agencies.Allow for flexibility and non-traditional work hours, including evenings and weekends.Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Experience and having resided and worked with significant knowledge of the target communities, local resources, and challenges.Flexible schedule and committed to doing everything they can to engage the target population in neighborhoods with high rates of violence and gun violence.Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Pay Rate:$20.00/ hour
Benefits Available :
Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanState Sick Leave
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.
Part-Time Hourly
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Summary of Position:
The Credible Messenger is to provide individualized mentoring, skill building, wraparound, and additional support to high-risk individuals and their families using a trauma-informed and strength-based approach. Services will be close coordination with other program staff and guided by Individualized Service Plans.
Maintain appropriate hours face-to-face contact as specified by the ISP and provide quality services to program participants and families at the levels specified to promote good outcomes.Develop supportive, positive and health relationships with each program participants and their family and conduct persistent and respectful outreach to engage individuals who may be resistant.Ensure activities and service hours coincide with needs, goals, and interest of the program participants as defined by the service plan, probation conditions, nature of offence, risk level and Program Director and Program Coordinator.Under supervision of the Program Director and Program Coordinator, involve the appropriate community resources and natural supports as determined by individual needs and service plans.Help individuals and their families repair and strengthen relationships with people, organizations, and systems within their community through advocacy, navigation, modeling, coaching, and negotiating. Promote collaboration with systems and agencies.Allow for flexibility and non-traditional work hours, including evenings and weekends.Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Experience and having resided and worked with significant knowledge of the target communities, local resources, and challenges.Flexible schedule and committed to doing everything they can to engage the target population in neighborhoods with high rates of violence and gun violence.Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Pay Rate:$20.00/ hour
Benefits Available :
Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanState Sick Leave
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.