Contingent Treatment Advocate; Hamilton County

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Excellent Compensation

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to support Hamilton County youth in home, community, and office settings. This contingent role offers up to 19 hours per week at $20.00 per hour, with weekdays 3 PM–8 PM and optional weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include developing youth treatment plans, providing 1-on-1 support, arranging transportation, and coordinating with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a degree program; GED accepted.
• Experience in child welfare or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel daily and work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing youth treatment/service plans.
• Interact with youth to build trusting, supportive relationships and help achieve goals.
• Provide 1-on-1 activities and oversee treatment plan implementation.
• Document conversations and outcomes for billing and reporting.
• Identify community resources and services for youth development.
• Provide transportation for youth to and from activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Driving

Tech literacy

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Enrollment in degree program

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

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

$20.00 per hour

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

Working Hours

• 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.