Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Montgomery County

National Youth Advocate Program; Kettering (OH); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Treatment Advocate to work with adolescents, youth and families, delivering advocacy and support in home, community, and office settings. Responsibilities include transportation, community activities, and in-home services as needed.

The role requires driving, strong communication, and documentation skills, with a flexible schedule that may include after-school hours, evenings, and weekends. Mileage reimbursement and phone allowance are provided.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree or enrollment in an accredited program; GED or High School diploma also acceptable (depending on preferred).
• Daily travel required with flexible schedule incl. evenings and weekends.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, and common software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in youth treatment/service plan development.
• Interact with youth to build trust and support goals.
• Oversee and participate in 1-on-1 activities per treatment plan.
• Engage clients, document conversations and outcomes for billing.
• Identify community resources to support youth development.
• Willingness to provide transportation for clients as needed.

Skills

Driving

Transportation

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Enrollment in program

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Montgomery CountyCompensation: $20 per hourLocation: Montgomery County, OhioSchedule: Flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekendsEarly morning and late evening shifts possibleAdaptable scheduling to meet program needsAre you interested in a career in social services? Are you new or have experience working in this field? Are you a student or recent graduate seeking experience in mental and behavioral health? This position is a direct, hands on opportunity with great flexibility.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.Working at NYAPFlexible ScheduleExcellent CompensationMileage ReimbursementPhone AllowanceResponsibilities• 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 RequirementsValid driver’s licenseReliable personal transportationGood driving recordMinimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liabilityApply today!www.nyap.org/employmentBenefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.