Community Treatment Center Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•North Lebanon Township, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Treatment Center (CTC) Advocate is responsible for initiating, organizing, planning, developing, and implementing direct services to assigned participants and their families. The role involves conducting at least one group session daily and implementing programs within a site-based day treatment program focused on cognitive restructuring to help youth replace irrational/antisocial thinking with pro-social thoughts. Evenings are required for this position.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Excellent verbal and written skills; Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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.
experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus.
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.