Youth Treatment Advocate — Part-Time Afternoons

National Youth Advocate Program; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking an Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate in Franklin County. The role involves providing one-on-one advocacy and support to youth and families, and transporting clients to and from appointments within the community.

The position is contingent, non-benefits eligible, up to 19 hours per week with afternoon hours, Monday through Friday. Mileage reimbursement is provided, and hands-on experience in social services is gained.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or enrollment in a program preferred; GED/HS diploma required.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.
• Daily travel and flexible after-school hours/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions with clients while transported to appointments.
• Participate in development of youth treatment/service plans.
• Engage youth to build trusting relationships and support goals.
• Provide PSR and/or TBS services (training Provided).
• Document conversations and outcomes for billing.
• Identify outside resources and services in the community for youth development.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with youths' primary family or other permanent living arrangements.
• Assist in Crisis Situations (daytime, afternoon, evenings, overnights, and weekends).

Skills

Interventions

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree or enrollment in a college program

GED or HS Diploma required

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Mobile devices

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking an Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate in Franklin County. The role involves providing one-on-one advocacy and support to youth and families, and transporting clients to and from appointments within the community.

The position is contingent, non-benefits eligible, up to 19 hours per week with afternoon hours, Monday through Friday. Mileage reimbursement is provided, and hands-on experience in social services is gained.