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Advocate

Company

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP)

Job Category

Frontline Direct Service

Requisition Number

ADVOC002639

Posted

July 16, 2026

Locations

Roscommon, Michigan Roscommon, MI, USA

Roscommon County Houghton Lake, MI, USA

Position Type

Part-Time Hourly On-site

Compensation

$17.50 USD per hour

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Summary of Position

Hourly, Part-Time positions serving youth and families throughout Roscommon County are available.

Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings

Primary Responsibilities of the Advocate are to initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.

All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.

This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour (Part Time position with flexible hours)

Qualifications/Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources

Experience working with at-risk youth and families

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office is required. Experience using an Electronic Health Record System is a plus.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance.

Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Flexible; non-traditional hours that may include evenings and weekends.

Preferred Behaviors

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required: High School or better.

Travel Required

Yes. Travel throughout community to homes and schools

Benefits Available

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

State Sick Leave

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

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