Youth Advocate

Annual Non-Exempt Salary

$37,856 ($20.80 an hour)

35 Hour Work Week

Benefits

• PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity) Sick leave 12 days a year, and 13 paid holidays.
• Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job. Multiple work schedules available.
• Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year.
• 401K with up to 10% employer investment.
• Heavily subsidized Health Insurance with co-pays.
• Vision and Dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Medical and Dependent Care.
• Monthly contribution towards dependent care. (to offset childcare costs)
• Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection. (LifeLock)
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Medical Leave, Paid Family Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Bone Marrow and Blood Donation Leave, Voting Time Leave, Election Leave, and Leaves for Crime Victims and Domestic Violence Victims.
• Employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to have student loans forgiven.
• Free covered parking.
• Additional benefits available.

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. This includes home visits with the individuals we serve.

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 lieu of higher education.

Travel Required: Yes

Location: Utica, NY

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.