Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Hardin County
About The Position
National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate in Hardin County, Ohio. Treatment Advocates work with adolescents, youth, children, families, and community partners to provide advocacy and support through behavioral health and respite care for individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses. Services take place in the home, community, and office and may involve transportation, community activities, or one-on-one in-home services. The position is responsible for transporting youth as needed. This role offers 19–29 hours per week, generally on weekdays between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Weekend work is optional, with availability for one weekend day if desired. Daily travel is required, and the schedule may be flexible or include non-traditional hours when needed.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Good driving record.
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
- Reliable telephone.
- Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Willingness to travel daily and meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours as needed, including after-school hours, evenings, and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor’s program.
- Experience in child welfare.
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing youth treatment and service plans.
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth while helping them achieve identified goals.
- Provide oversight and participate in one-on-one activities with clients according to 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.
- Transport clients to and from outside locations and activities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
