Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Trumbull County

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Warren (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Hands on Experience

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) seeks a Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate for Trumbull County, Warren, OH. The role focuses on advocacy for youth and families with a direct, hands-on approach and transportation to appointments.

Responsibilities include interventions during transport, developing treatment plans with youth, and coordinating with partners to reach goals. Training provided for PSR/TBS services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or enrollment in an accredited program; GED or HS diploma accepted.
• Experience in child welfare; preferred.
• Daily travel with flexible schedule including after-hours/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions during transport to appointments and visits.
• Assist in developing youth treatment/service plans.
• Engage youth to build trusting relationships and support goal achievement.
• Provide PSR and/or TBS services; training provided.
• Document conversations and outcomes for billing.
• Identify community resources to support youth development and goals.
• Assist in family reunification efforts and alternative living arrangements.
• Assist in crisis situations during day, evening, weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Technology literacy

Education

Associate’s degree

Enrollment in degree program

GED or HS Diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database programs

Job description

We are seeking a Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate to join our team, covering Trumbull County

Compensation: $20.00 per hour.

This is a Contingent position.

Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new to 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.

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

• Flexible Schedule


• Mileage Reimbursement


• Hands on Experience

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.

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.