Contingent Treatment Advocate; Butler County

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) seeks a Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to support youth and families in Butler County, performing advocacy and respite care in home, community and office settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with youth, families and partners to advance treatment goals and access community resources.

This is a contingent, part-time position offering up to 19 hours weekly at $20.00 per hour with a flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement and phone

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree or enrollment in a related program; GED/high school diploma acceptable.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.
• Willingness to travel daily with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Reliable telephone communication required.
• Proficient use of standard office software and devices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of youth treatment/service plans.
• Interact with youth to build trusting relationships and achieve goals.
• Provide oversight and participate in 1-on-1 activities per treatment plan.
• Engage clients, document conversations and submit paperwork for billing.
• Identify outside resources and services for youth development and goal attainment.
• Must be willing to transport clients to locations and activities as needed.

Skills

Travel willingness

Flexible schedule

Reliable telephone

Tech proficiency

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Enrollment in accredited Associates or Bachelor's Program

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database programs

Desktop/Laptop computers

Smartphones/Tablets

Printers/Fax/Photocopiers

Job description

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to join our team, covering Butler County.

$20.00 per hour

This is a contingent position offering up to 19 hours per week.

• Weekdays between 3 PM and 8 PM
• Weekends optional (one day out of the weekend if desired)
• Some staff prefer working on Sundays and taking Friday and Saturday off

Are 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 NYAP

• Flexible Schedule
• Excellent Compensation
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance

Responsibilities

• 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 Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Apply today! www.nyap.org/employment

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

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.