Job detail

Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Pickaway County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

#Nonprofit #Behavioral Health #On-Call #Community Partners #Transportation #Treatment Plans #Adolescents #Client Interaction

Quick overview

Advocates work closely with adolescents, youth, and families to provide advocacy and support through behavioral health and respite care, which may include transportation and one-on-one in-home services. Responsibilities involve participating in treatment plan development, building trusting relationships with youth, and documenting outcomes for billing.

Requirements summary

Applicants must be 21 years or older and possess a reliable telephone and personal transportation with good driving record and required insurance coverage. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree or enrollment in such a program is preferred, though a High School Diploma or GED is required, along with daily travel flexibility.

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Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Circleville,
OH 43113Position
Type:
ContingentEducation
Level:
High
SchoolTravel
Percentage:
Road
WarriorJob
Shift:
FirstJob
Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesBehavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate;
Pickaway
County
Compensation: $20.00 per hour. Contingent - Up to 19 hours per week 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. Behavioral Health Respite 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 setting. Responsibilities may include transportation, participation in community activities, or one on one in home services.

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.