Community Treatment Center Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs•Lebanon, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Treatment Center (CTC) Advocate is to initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct services to assigned participants and their families. The CTC Advocate will be responsible for conducting at least one group a day and the implementation of programs day treatment schedule which focuses on cognitive restructuring and teaches youth how to replace irrational/antisocial thinking with pro-social thoughts. Individual will be working in a site-based day treatment program. Skill trade knowledge is a plus, i.e., carpentry, gardening, maintenance, culinary, electrical, mechanical, etc. Evenings are required.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Excellent verbal and written skills; Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with youth and families involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
Skill trade knowledge is a plus, i.e., carpentry, gardening, maintenance, culinary, electrical, mechanical, etc.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for group facilitation.
Assist participants with continuum of care treatment goals.
Design and implementation of individualized program plan, assess the needs of the participant and maintain service records, communicate with appropriate individuals regarding the participant and prepare written communications including discharge reports.
Ensure that each assigned participant is receiving an appropriate dosage level of group curriculum.
Assist participant/families with transportation as needed.