Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Jackson County

Job DetailsJob Location

• Jackson,
• OH 45640Position
• Type:
• ContingentEducation
• Level:
• High
• SchoolTravel
• Percentage:
• Road
• WarriorJob
• Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesBehavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate;
• Jackson
• County
• Compensation: $21.00 Per Hour.

Weekdays

• Between 3
• PM and 7
• PM
• Weekends: Between 9 AM and 9 PM Contingent position up to 19 hours per week Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new to 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. Working at NYAP - Flexible Schedule - Excellent Compensation - Mileage Reimbursement - Phone Allowance Responsibilities
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans
• Work with a minimum of 5 families per week (each session is 3 hours)
• 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