Treatment Advocate; Wyandot County

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Toledo (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in social services is looking for a Treatment Advocate to work with youth in Toledo, OH. This role involves supporting adolescents with mental and behavioral health through advocacy and services. Candidates with an Associates or Bachelor's degree and a passion for helping others are encouraged to apply for this flexible part-time/ full-time position.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience in child welfare is preferred.
• Proficient use of computers and software programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop youth treatment/service plans and provide direct advocacy support.
• Engage clients through one-on-one and group activities.
• Transport clients to outside locations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

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Description

Treatment Advocate; Morrow County

$20.00 per hour

This is a contingent position up to 19 hours per week with opportunity for part time and full time hours available based on caseload and performance.

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 settin g. 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

• 21 years of age or older.
• 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!

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

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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