Youth Advocate

Full Time
Utica, NY 13503
$17.95 an hour
Posted Today
Job description

Starting Pay Rate: $17.95 per hour

Job Duties:

The Case Manager for At-Risk Youth will serve at-risk youth, with and without disabilities, and their families. The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Work with youth who are at-risk.
  • Complete intake assessments.
  • Provide information and referral services.
  • Conduct a youth risk assessment to determine their potential for crisis and involvement with the juvenile/criminal justice system.
  • Maintain regular contact with participants and their family members to monitor progress.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities, either professionally or personally.
  • Strong advocacy, networking, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of community-based services.
  • Knowledge of ADA, IDEA, 504, Social Security, ACCESS-VR, CBVH and the juvenile/criminal justice system is preferred.

Education:

  • An Associates Degree is preferred; a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience may be considered in leu of higher education.

Benefits:

  • 16 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, and 11 annual paid holidays
  • 401K 6% match
  • Heavily subsidized health/vision/dental insurance
  • Additional benefits available


RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.


Travel Required:
Yes

Location: Utica, NY

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