Advocate

Status

Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Orange County (Ocoee and Waterford Lakes) are available.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

Availability

Non-Traditional Hours; Required to be available during afternoons/early evenings and weekends.

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.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• Non-traditional hours may be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a Plus.