Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Pike County

National Youth Advocate Program•Waverly, OH

1d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This is a contingent position offering up to 18 hours per week. It is a direct, hands-on opportunity with great flexibility, suitable for those interested in social services, new to or experienced in the field, or students/recent graduates seeking experience in mental and behavioral health.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma
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, evenings and weekends.
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

Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program
Experience in child welfare

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans in Pike county
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.