Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Hardin County

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Kenton (OH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to support youth and families. The role includes advocacy, transportation, and 1-on-1 client activities in home and community settings.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting interactions, and coordinating with community resources. The position offers 19–29 hours weekly with late afternoon/evening shifts and weekend optional work.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, bachelor’s degree or enrollment in related program; GED or HS diploma accepted as required.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.
• Daily travel with flexible hours; after school, evenings and weekends may be needed.
• Reliable telephone and dependable communication.
• Proficient with desktop/laptop computers, mobile devices and common office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and support to youth and families in home, community and office settings.
• Assist in developing and implementing youth treatment/service plans.
• Transport youth to activities and appointments as needed.
• Document conversations and outcomes; submit billing paperwork.
• Identify community resources to aid youth development.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Flexible schedule

Reliable telephone

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

GED or High School Diploma

Enrollment in related program

Tools

Desktop/laptop proficiency

Smartphones/tablets proficiency

Office software (Word/Sheets/DB)

Job description

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.