Part Time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Cuyahoga County

National Youth Advocate Program•Cleveland, OH

13h

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is hiring a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate (BHRTA) in Cuyahoga County. The position pays $20.00–$22.00 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement, and is up to 29 hours per week. It provides direct, hands-on behavioral health and respite support to adolescents, youth, and children with mental and behavioral health diagnoses, as well as support to their families and community partners. Services take place in homes, community settings, and offices. BHRTAs help clients develop social and emotional functioning, interpersonal communication, and emotional regulation skills. They may provide family relief when other support systems are unavailable. Outings are 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 involves daily travel and a flexible schedule, including non-traditional hours.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
Daily travel is required, with willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours, including after-school hours, evenings, and weekends.
Working, reliable telephone.
Proficiency using desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as 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, 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 and assist them in achieving 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.