Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Fairfield County

National Youth Advocate Program; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a contingent Treatment Advocate in Lancaster, Ohio to support families and youth through advocacy and treatment planning.

You will engage with youth, provide behavioral health services, transport families to visits, and assist with crisis de-escalation while maintaining required documentation and credentialing standards. Evening/weekend availability is required.

This role emphasizes teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to program mission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in social services preferred.
• Able to achieve Medicaid/Managed Care Organization credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and support per youth service plan.
• Engage with youth to meet treatment goals and service plan objectives.
• Transport youth and families to visits, appointments, and meetings.
• Provide crisis support and de-escalation as needed.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Support family reunification efforts as outlined in the plan.

Skills

Youth engagement

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's in social services (preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

We are seeking a contingent Treatment Advocate to join our Behavioral Health Respite Team in Lancaster, Ohio.Compensation: $20 per hourPosition Summary:The Treatment Advocate works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.Responsibilities:Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.Actively and directly engage with the youth to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive professional relationship while assisting the youth in achievingidentified goals.Provide behavioral health services, in accordance with needs identified on the youth’s service plan, including therapeuticbehavioral services, psychosocial rehabilitation, and community psychiatric supportive treatment per provider credentialingrequirements.Transport children, youth and families to family visits, multi-disciplinary meetings, appointments, court hearings,placement, and other events as requested.Provide crisis support services and effectively support the de-escalation of youth and family crisis as needed.Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards.Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.Supervise visitations of children and youth who are not living with their birth families as needed.Assist and support family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary family or other permanent living arrangementsconsistent with the youth’s case plan.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Associate's Degree in social services is preferred.Able to achieve Medicaid and Managed Care Organization provider credentialing.Reliable transportation.Vehicle used to transport youth and families successfully passes state inspection requirements.Driver’s License with a safe driving record.Ability to travel outside of regional assignment, as needed.Flexible schedule, including ability to work non-traditional and evening/weekend hours.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.Other Skills:2 years’ experience working directly with youth and families is preferred.Works well independently and as a team member.Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.Driving and Vehicle Requirements:Valid driver’s licenseReliable personal transportationGood driving recordMinimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liabilityReady to make an impact? We invite you to apply now!https://www.nyap.org/careersBenefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.