Status:

Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt Hourly Rate:

$27.00

Schedule:

Availability to work flexible hours; up to 40 hours per week. May include evenings and weekends Summary of the

Position:

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is invested in the belief of self-determination and positive approaches for all individuals that we serve in our Developmental Disability Programs. We follow the concepts set by the Office of Developmental Programs in Pennsylvania that defines

•Everyday Lives as the personal with a disability having the support of the families and friends; individual decides how to live their lives; what supports they need; and how they want to spend their money in their individual budgets. The key components are accountability, choice, collaboration, inclusion, contributing to the community, control, freedom, individuality, mentoring, quality, relationships, safety, stability, and success.

•Everyday Lives excerpt from 1991 Everyday Lives Booklet.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or a related field OR Bachelor's Degree in any other major with one year of paid experience OR Associates Degree or 60 completed college credits with three years of paid experience working with young adults and/or adults or High School Diploma or GED and one-year experience paid or volunteer, working with young adults and/or adults ACRES Certification is preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft office suite; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus. Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision UNUM Supplemental Insurance 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Direct Deposit Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule 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. #pajobs Education Required High School or better Preferred Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's License Auto Ins Declaration Skills Preferred Bilingual/Spanish Speaking Strong Communication Skills Basic Computer Skills Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an

Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.