Youth Behavioral Health Respite Advocate - Part-time

National Youth Advocate Program; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 22 days

11 paid holidays

Half-day Fridays in summer

Health and wellness coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) with matching

Flexible hours

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to support adolescents, youth and families. Role includes advocacy and respite care across home, community and office settings, with responsibilities for transportation and in-home services.

You will work 25–29 hours weekly, mostly weekday afternoons, with optional weekends. Strong preference for experience in child welfare and a HS diploma or higher; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Associate’s or higher degree or enrollment in accredited program; GED or high school diploma required.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.
• Daily travel required; flexible schedule including after-school hours, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing youth treatment/service plans.
• Interact with youth to build trusting, supportive relationships and help achieve goals.
• Provide oversight and participate in one-on-one activities per treatment plan.
• Engage clients, document conversations and outcomes, and submit billing paperwork.
• Identify outside resources and services in the community for youth development and goal attainment.
• Provide transportation for clients to and from activities as needed.
• Work part-time: 25–29 hours per week; 3PM–8PM weekdays; weekends may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Documentation

Transportation coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Enrollment in accredited program

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Computers/Tablets/Phone

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to support adolescents, youth and families. Role includes advocacy and respite care across home, community and office settings, with responsibilities for transportation and in-home services.

You will work 25–29 hours weekly, mostly weekday afternoons, with optional weekends. Strong preference for experience in child welfare and a HS diploma or higher; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation