Therapeutic Youth Support

Advocates; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates supports children and families through In Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, and In Home Behavioral Services. The Therapeutic Youth Support staff engage youth up to age 21 in homes and the community, coaching healthy behaviors, communication, and problem-solving while collaborating with families and care providers.

Positions require evening and at least one weekend day, a valid driver's license, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; one year of experience with children/families and adolescents.
• Valid driver's license and access to insured vehicle for transporting clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in social, recreational, athletic, and artistic activities at home and in the community.
• Participate in provider team meetings and collaborate with youth, family, and collaterals.
• Implement interventions to support youth and parent/guardian/caregiver.
• Provide member transportation as needed for service delivery.
• Assist in coordinating treatment planning and intensive family therapy.
• Provide coaching to support decision making in crises and non-crises.
• Attend care planning, school, and hospital discharge meetings.
• Provide referrals and linkage to supports and services.
• Conduct member outreach to engage members and families.
• Evenings and at least one weekend day are required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Driving

Cultural competence

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree (counseling/related field)

Job description

Starting Rate: $20.42/hour

Schedule:Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm with availability at least two nights per week until 8 pm.

Join our team! Advocates is seeking empathetic, compassionate, driven professionals to offer clinical and supportive services to children and families. We support children and families in managing a wide range of challenges through our In Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, and In Home Behavioral Services programs.

Our Therapeutic Youth Support staff work with children and adolescents up to age 21 through activities in homes and in the community. Services include supporting, coaching, and training children in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating to other children, adolescents, and adults. You will have the opportunity to be part of a treatment team, to utilize your skills and knowledge, and to learn new strategies. We offer a collaborative team environment, weekly individual supervision, and monthly training and group supervision.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in social, recreational, athletic, and artistic activities in the community and in their homes.
• Participate in all provider team meetings and collaborate with youth, family, and collaterals to support the youth’s healthy functioning in the community.
• Implement appropriate interventions that can assist in supporting the youth and parent/guardian/caregiver.
• Provide member transportation as needed in connection with service delivery.
• Assist in the coordination of treatment planning and intensive family therapy.
• Provide coaching in support of decision making in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Attend necessary meetings, such as care planning, school, and hospital discharge meetings.
• Provide referrals and linkage to appropriate supports and services.
• Conduct member outreach as needed to engage members and families.
• Evenings and at least one weekend day is a requirement

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree from an accredited institution, counseling or related field required with one year minimum experience working with children/families and adolescents in child development, childhood mental illness, and family issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and providers.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Candidate must be 21 years of age or older