Part Time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Lorain County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Lorain, OH

2d•$20 - $22

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is hiring a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate in Lorain County, Ohio. The role provides hands-on behavioral health advocacy and respite care for children, youth, and adolescents with mental and behavioral health diagnoses. Advocates work with clients, families, and community partners in home, community, and office settings to support social and emotional functioning, interpersonal communication, and emotional regulation. The position also provides family relief when other support systems may be unavailable. Outings are typically three hours and may involve activities in the community or at home. Work may include transportation, participation in community activities, and one-on-one in-home services. The position offers a flexible schedule and pays $20.00–$22.00 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement. It is part-time, up to 29 hours per week, with daily travel and availability for flexible or nontraditional hours, including after-school hours, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Daily travel and willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during nontraditional hours, including after-school hours, evenings, and weekends.
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

Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree, or enrollment in an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s program.
Experience and familiarity with children of all ages.
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.
Provide behavioral health advocacy and respite support to clients and families in home, community, and office settings.