Re-Entry Specialist – Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. – George, WA

Work in Prince George’s County and Surrounding Area including Washington D.C.

Status: Full Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Company Information: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is one of the largest non-profit Youth and Family Support agencies, in over 30 states plus DC, working with high-risk youth and their families in the United States. Currently, YAP employs more than 2,000 dedicated workers and serves approximately 20,000 youth and families per year. Our mission is to engage human service systems so that they rely less on institutional care and invest more in supporting families and neighborhoods. We currently work with child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, disability, primary health care, and education systems to develop and offer community-based alternatives for the highest risk children, young people, young adults and families, and adults. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is committed to creating safe environments and providing services that are individualized, culturally competent and trauma informed to build brighter futures for all.

Summary of the Position: Re-Entry Specialist is a part-time employee who spends 20 hours per week providing clients with holistic assessments and individualized service plans to support successful transition to their communities by delivering trauma-informed services through one-on-one and group sessions.

Qualifications/Requirements: Must have a high school diploma or GED. Associates Degree preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency program is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.

Requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and car insurance limits with a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident bodily injury liability.

Benefits Available: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, UNUM, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Contact information: Please submit cover letter, resume, and two (2) Professional references and one (1) Personal references to ATTN: Craig Jernigan at [email protected]

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