Part Time Behavioral Health Respite After School Provider

National Youth Advocate Program•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Respite After School Provider serving Franklin County. This is a direct, hands-on social services role supporting adolescents, youth, children, and their families. Providers offer advocacy and respite care to individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses, including taking youth into the community for activities that help build social skills, encourage interaction with peers, and provide a break for youth and families. The role offers up to 29 hours per week. Regular after-school hours are 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity to pick up additional hours on any day or at any time, up to the weekly limit. The position requires daily travel and flexibility to meet clients during non-traditional hours as needed. Compensation is $20.00 per hour. Mileage reimbursement and a phone allowance are offered.

Requirements

An associate degree, a bachelor's degree, or enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor's program is preferred; a GED or high school diploma is required.
Availability for after-school hours, evenings, and weekends, with willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours as needed.
A working, reliable telephone.
Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
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

Experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing youth treatment and service plans.
Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth while assisting them in achieving identified goals.
Provide oversight and participate in group activities with clients in accordance with their treatment plans.
Engage clients, document conversations and outcomes, and submit paperwork for billing.
Identify community resources and services that support youth development and goal attainment.
Provide transportation for clients to and from outside locations and activities as needed.