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Youth Advocate Programs

Advocate

Winter Park, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based ... Required to be available during afternoons/early evenings and weekends This position offers ...

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Advocate

Kissimmee, FL · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Non-Traditional Hours with afternoons/early evenings and weekends may be required. Position offers weekly pay, mileage and activity reimbursement. Qualifications/Requirements: * Minimum High School ...

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Advocate

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$15/hr

Advocates provide guidance and support to participants and families helping them make positive life choices, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills. This is an hourly, part-time ...

Youth Advocate Programs

Advocate

Tampa, FL · On-site

Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings. * The Primary responsibilities of the Advocate are to ...

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Advocate

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$15/hr

Advocates provide guidance and support to participants and families helping them make positive life choices, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills. This is an hourly, part-time ...

Youth Advocate Programs

Advocate

Casselberry, FL · On-site

$15/hr

The Primary responsibilities of the Advocate are to initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participant and their families. * All service plans will be ...

Homestead, City of (FL)

Victim Advocate

Homestead, FL · On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

The Victim Advocate provides crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy services to ... Participates in on-call rotation and responds to emergencies after hours, weekends, and holidays as ...

Mobile Link

Sales Advocate (64454)

Orlando, FL · On-site

Mobilelink - Sales Advocate With over 500 Cricket stores, Mobilelink is Cricket's largest ... Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week including evenings, weekends, and holidays. * Strong ...

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Sulzbacher

Advocate

Jacksonville, FL

Advocate Department: Human Services Reports To: Shelter Director FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hours ... Able to work various shifts including nights and weekends to serve the needs of the shelter

City of Homestead, FL

Victim Advocate

Homestead, FL · On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

The Victim Advocate provides crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy services to ... Participates in on-call rotation and responds to emergencies after hours, weekends, and holidays as ...

University of South Florida

Victim Advocate

Tampa, FL · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

The Victim Advocate in the Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention provides ... Some evening and weekend hours are required (rotating on-call component.) Working at USF With ...

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What is a weekend advocate?

Weekend Advocates are professionals who provide support, guidance, or representation to individuals or groups during weekends. They often work in social services, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, or advocacy organizations, ensuring help and resources are available outside of standard weekday hours. Their responsibilities may include crisis counseling, providing information about services, and connecting clients to resources. Weekend Advocates play a crucial role in ensuring continuous support for people in need, especially during times when regular office staff may not be available.

What are some common challenges weekend advocates face when balancing high caseloads with limited weekend resources?

Weekend Advocates often encounter high demand for support services while working with fewer onsite resources compared to weekdays. This can require creative problem-solving and strong time management as you coordinate care, communicate with offsite staff, and handle urgent situations. Building solid relationships with community partners and having a thorough understanding of local resources can help you address clients’ needs efficiently. Collaboration and clear documentation are also crucial for ensuring continuity of care when weekday staff return.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Advocate, you typically need experience in crisis intervention, knowledge of community resources, and a background in social work or a related field. Familiarity with case management software, hotline systems, and confidentiality protocols is often required. Strong active listening, emotional resilience, and effective communication skills help advocates support clients in high-stress situations. These competencies ensure that clients receive timely, empathetic assistance and appropriate referrals during critical weekend hours.

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Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs

Winter Park, FL • On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, YAP partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, and education systems to deliver individualized, wraparound services that keep youth safely in their homes and communities.
YAP's model focuses on building strong relationships with youth and families, connecting them to local resources, and supporting positive life outcomes through strength-based, culturally responsive approaches. Advocates work directly in the community to help participants develop skills, meet goals, and strengthen family and community connections
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: Hourly, Part Time Advocate positions serving youth and families throughout Orange County (Ocoee and Waterford Lakes) are available.
  • Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the 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.

Availability: Non-Traditional Hours; Required to be available during afternoons/early evenings and weekends
This position offers competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.
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

Benefits Available:
  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Benefits
  • 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.
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 notice from the Department of Labor.

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