Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Auglaize County

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Wapakoneta (OH); Presencial; USD 22 730 - 32 373; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Ohio is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to support youths and families in homes, communities and schools.

The role involves advocacy, coordinating transportation, developing treatment/service plans, documenting progress, and ensuring billing paperwork is completed.

Qualifications include an associates or bachelor’s degree (or enrollment), willingness to travel, and ability to use computers and mobile devices.

Qualificações

• Associates or higher degree, or currently enrolled in a related program.
• Experience in child welfare is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and flexible schedule including after-school/evening/weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in development of youth treatment/service plans.
• Interact with youth to build trusting, supportive relationships and help achieve goals.
• Provide transportation for youth to and from activities as needed.
• Document conversations and outcomes for billing and reporting.

Conhecimentos

Phone communication

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Formação académica

Associates/Bachelors or enrollment

GED or HS Diploma

Ferramentas

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to join our team.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

To learn more about the program, please visit https://www.nyap.org/ohio/respite-care or also you can visit https://www.nyap.org/ohio/ohiorise

Position Summary

Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work closely with adolescents, youth, and children as well as families and community partners, to provide advocacy and support through behavior health and respite care for individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses in the home, community and office setting. Responsibilities may include transportation, participation in community activities, or one on one in home services. This position will also be responsible for the transportation of youth.

Responsibilities

This is a part-time position offering 19-29 hours per week.

• Weekdays between 3 PM and 8 PM
• Weekends optional (one day out of the weekend if desired)
• Some staff prefer working on Sundays and taking Friday and Saturday off
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals.
• Ability to provide oversight and participate in 1-on-1 activities with the client according to treatment plan.
• Ability to engage clients; document conversations and outcomes and submit paperwork for billing
• Identify outside resources and services in the community for youth development and goal attainment
• Must be willing to provide transportation for client(s) to and from outside locations and activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; Preferred, GED or High School Diploma; Required.
• Experience in child welfare; Preferred.
• Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed; Availability for after school hours, evenings and weekends.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving And Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.