Youth Treatment Advocate — Part-Time Afternoons

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Hands on experience

Flexible schedule

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking an Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate (contingent, non-benefits eligible) to work with adolescents, youth, and families, providing one-on-one advocacy and transportation support in the community.

The role offers an afternoon schedule, up to 19 hours per week, at $20 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling. Responsibilities include interventions, service plan development, and crisis support as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in accredited program preferred; GED or HS Diploma required.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.
• Daily travel required with willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed; Availability for after school hours and weekends.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions, as needed, with client(s)while being transported to and from various appointments and visits throughout the community
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans as needed
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals.
• Provide PSR and/or TBS Services (Training Provided).
• 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.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary family or other permanent living arrangements.
• Assist in Crisis Situations (daytime, afternoon, evenings, overnights, and weekends).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexible schedule

Documentation

Transport coordination

Education

GED or HS Diploma required

Associate’s degree or enrollment in accredited program preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database software

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking an Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate (contingent, non-benefits eligible) to work with adolescents, youth, and families, providing one-on-one advocacy and transportation support in the community.

The role offers an afternoon schedule, up to 19 hours per week, at $20 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling. Responsibilities include interventions, service plan development, and crisis support as needed.