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Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs Inc. • Ionia, MI • 2h ago

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Advocate

Company

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP)

Job Category

Frontline Direct Service

Requisition Number

ADVOC002727

Posted

July 16, 2026

Location

Ionia Ionia, MI, USA

Position Type

Part Time Hourly

Compensation

$17.50 per hour

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position

Hourly, part-time position serving youth and families throughout Ionia County are available.

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

The 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, and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Rate: $17.50

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.

Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

Experience working with at-risk youth

Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.

Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.

Basic computer skills required; knowledge of electronic health record systems (EHR) a plus.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance required

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Travel Required

Yes. Travel throughout Ionia County and surrounding communities

Benefits Available

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Competitive 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.

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