Contingent Treatment Advocate; Butler County

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Excellent Compensation

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate in Middletown, OH, offering flexible hours and part-time, contingent employment. The role focuses on advocacy and respite care for youth with mental and behavioral health needs in home, community, and office settings.

Transportation of youth and collaboration with families and partners are key aspects. The position supports youth with daily activities, treatment planning, and community engagement, with

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree or ongoing enrollment in AS/BA program. GED/HS diploma acceptable.
• Experience in child welfare is preferred.
• Strong computer and device literacy with basic software skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of youth treatment/service plans.
• Engage with youth to build trust and support goal achievement.
• Provide transportation and 1-on-1 activities as per treatment plan.
• Document conversations and outcomes for billing and records.
• Identify community resources to aid youth development.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Enrollment in an AS/BA program

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Computers & mobile devices

Word processing, spreadsheets & databases

Job description

Level: EntryJob Location: Middletown, OH 45044Position Type: ContingentEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: FirstJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWe 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

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

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.