Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Licking County

National Youth Advocate Program; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Hands-on Experience

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program is looking for a Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate in Newark, OH, who will work closely with adolescents and families.

This position involves providing one-on-one advocacy, transportation of clients to appointments, and engaging in crisis situations. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference given to candidates with degrees or experience in child welfare.

The role offers mileage reimbursement and hands-on experience with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required, higher education preferred.
• Experience in child welfare is beneficial.
• Availability for flexible, non-traditional hours is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions during client transportation.
• Develop youth treatment/service plans.
• Engage clients to build supportive relationships.
• Assist in family reunification efforts.
• Respond in crisis situations at various times.

Skills

Experience in child welfare

Proficient use of computers

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Newark, OH 43055

Position Type: Contingent

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Category: Nonprofit – Social Services

Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Licking County

Compensation

$20 per hour

This is a Contingent position, non-benefits eligible, up to 19 hours per week, afternoons, Monday‑Friday.

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 $.54 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.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.