Part-Time Behavioral Health Respite Advocate for Youth

National Youth Advocate Program; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate in Columbus, OH to support youth and families. This contingent role offers flexibility with service delivery in home, community, and office settings.

You will collaborate with adolescents and their families, contribute to treatment planning, and coordinate transportation and community activities as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare or related field preferred.
• Ability to travel daily and meet clients on a flexible schedule.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing youth treatment/service plans.
• Interact with youth to build trusting relationships and support goal achievement.
• Provide 1-on-1 activities with clients per treatment plan.
• Document conversations and outcomes; submit billing paperwork.
• Identify community resources to aid youth development and goals.
• Provide transportation for clients to activities as needed.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Transportation ability

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in accredited program

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database programs

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate in Columbus, OH to support youth and families. This contingent role offers flexibility with service delivery in home, community, and office settings.

You will collaborate with adolescents and their families, contribute to treatment planning, and coordinate transportation and community activities as part of a collaborative care team.