Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.·Presque Isle, Maine
Provide mentorship and direct advocacy services to youth aged 12-21 and their families using a strength-based wrap around model. Responsibilities include initiating, planning, and implementing service plans across community, school, and home settings.
If you have a passion for community engagement, making a difference the lives of young people from 12-21 years of age, are self- motivated, and like to make your own schedule, we have the job for you.
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
This is an hourly, part-time position providing mentorship and advocacy for youth and families throughout Presque Isle
The ideal candidate will 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 ($0.56/mile), and activity reimbursement.
Hourly Rate: $21 per hour
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.
Market context
Advocate roles in Maine often draw steady interest because employers need candidates who can support at-risk youth and connect families to local services. These positions are competitive when applicants bring community-resource knowledge, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and experience working with vulnerable populations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show direct youth-support experience and local service familiarity.