Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Franklin County

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking an Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate in Franklin County. This contingent, part-time role offers up to 19 hours per week with afternoon shifts, Monday through Friday.

You will provide one-on-one advocacy and transport youths to appointments and activities, while supporting families and collaborating with community partners. Responsibilities include developing treatment/service plans, engaging youth, documenting outcomes for billing, and

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel daily and meet clients on a flexible schedule.
• Availability for after-school hours and weekends.
• Reliable telephone for communications.
• Proficient with computers, smartphones/tablets, printers, and common office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions as needed while transporting clients to appointments and activities.
• Assist in development of youth treatment/service plans as needed.
• Engage youth to build trusting, supportive relationships and help achieve goals.
• Provide PSR and/or TBS services (Training Provided).
• Document conversations and outcomes; submit paperwork for billing.

Skills

Daily travel

After-school hours

Reliable communication

Computers & software

Education

Associate/Bachelor's or enrollment; GED/HS Diploma required

Job description

Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Franklin County

Compensation: $20 per hour

This is a Contingent position, non-benefits eligible, up to 19 hours per week, afternoons, Monday-Friday. Core hours between 1pm-7pm

Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new to or have experience working in this field? Are you interested in the opportunity to work with youth and make a direct impact in the community?

Ancillary Services Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work closely with adolescents, youth, and children as well as families and community partners, to provide one-on-one advocacy and support while transporting them to and from a destination.

Working at NYAP

• Mileage Reimbursement at $.64 cents per mile.
• Hands on Experience.
• Flexible Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions, as needed, with client(s) while being transported to and from various appointments and visits throughout the community
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans as needed
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals.
• Provide PSR and/or TBS Services (Training Provided).
• 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.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary family or other permanent living arrangements.
• Assist in Crisis Situations (daytime, afternoon, evenings, overnights, and weekends).

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program preferred; GED or HS 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 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.