Foster Care Treatment Advocate

National Youth Advocate Program • Sharonville, OH

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About The Position

Treatment Advocates at National Youth Advocate Program work directly with adolescents, youth, children, families, and community partners to provide advocacy and support through behavioral health and respite care. Services support individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses and may be delivered in the home, community, or office. The work can include transportation, community activities, and one-on-one in-home services. The role offers a hands-on opportunity for people new to social services as well as those with experience, including students and recent graduates interested in child welfare and behavioral health. Pay is $20.00 per hour. Benefits described are available to eligible employees under the benefit policy.

Requirements

• A GED or high school diploma is required.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree, or enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor’s program, is preferred.
• A 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.
• Ability to travel daily and meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours as needed, including after-school hours, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing youth treatment and service plans.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth while helping them work toward 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.
• Maintain flexible availability to meet client needs and participate in on-call rotations.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Half-day Fridays during the summer.
• Comprehensive healthcare packages for employees and their families.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education units (CEUs) and ongoing training and education.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Supervision hours.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Flexible hours.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED