Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Toledo

National Youth Advocate Program; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Hands-on experience

Flexible schedule

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a Contingent Treatment Advocate in Toledo, OH. This role involves working with youth and families, providing one-on-one advocacy and transportation to appointments, and contributing to treatment/service planning.

The position runs afternoons, up to 19 hours per week, with mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling. Join a hands-on environment focused on youth development and community impact, with opportunities to engage in crisis support and client

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred or enrollment in a related program.
• Experience in child welfare is preferred.
• Willingness to travel daily and meet clients on flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions with clients while transporting to appointments and visits.
• Contribute to youth treatment/service plan development as needed.
• Engage with youth to build trusting, supportive relationships and help achieve goals.
• Provide PSR and/or TBS services (Training provided).
• Document conversations and outcomes and submit billing paperwork.
• Identify community resources for youth development and goal attainment.
• Assist in family reunification efforts and stable living arrangements.
• Assist in crisis situations during day, afternoon, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

Computers

Mobile devices

Printers

Job description

Job Details.Job Location: Toledo, OH 43604Position Type: ContingentEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesContingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Toledo

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

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

QualificationsAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.