We have an amazing opportunity for a Youth Advocate for Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program, a nationally recognized youth development program! As a Youth Advocate, you will actively provide support and mentoring to assigned youth in the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program using the best practices of a youth development model to assist each student achieving positive academic outcomes, attain successful employment experience and graduate from high school. Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection Program is proven to increase graduation rates and prepare students to enter college or the workplace, post-graduation. The program provides long-term advocacy, academic resources, life skills development, and job training, resulting in self-sufficient, contributing adults for the community. Responsibilities: + Assist in the identification and selection of youth who have the personal characteristics to become successful participants in the Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) program. + Regularly interact with HW-SC participants in their academic environment to assist with the development of study, time-management skills and the development of life skills training. + Conduct family and parental/guardian contacts via home visits or by phone to ensure that the parent/guardian is informed of, and is in agreement with, the service goals identified for their child. + Continually demonstrate the emotional confidence and good judgment required to develop productive, engaged youth, and well as to develop enhanced school and parent/guardian relationships while adhering to policy and identified best practices. + Be an adept communicator at all levels, recognize issues and situations that could require notification and communications to others. + Complete all assigned responsibilities including being on call, taking field trips, planning, implementing and chaperoning events, developing improvement plans for students with regard to grades, and all required written and verbal documentation, reports and log entries into the ETO system. + Provide individual student support and group training in a wide variety of topics that provide HW-SC participants with the social, life, academic and employment skills that enable success. + Maintain an active case load based on enrollment targets by recruiting new students and retaining existing students. Requirements: + Associates degree; Bachelor's degree preferred + 1 + year(s) of relevant youth experience + Bilingual - Spanish speaking and writing desired + Should have a valid driver’s license and meet agency driving standards Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with us. You’ll be so glad you did! $18.00 Minimum pay rate, $24.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year. Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day. Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled. Total Rewards: We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us! Requisition ID: 2492