Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Martinsburg, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ancillary Services Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work closely with adolescents, youth, and children as well as families and community partners, to provide one-on-one advocacy and support while transporting them to and from a destination. This position is a direct, hands-on opportunity with great flexibility, suitable for individuals interested in a career in social services, those new to or with experience in the field, or students/recent graduates seeking experience in mental and behavioral health.

Requirements

GED or HS Diploma required.
Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed; Availability for after school hours and weekends.
21 years of age or older
Working, reliable telephone.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; preferred
Experience in child welfare; preferred, not required.

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).