Stabilization Treatment Advocate
About The Position
This position is a direct, hands on opportunity for individuals interested in a career in social services, whether new to the field or experienced. It is also suitable for students or recent graduates seeking experience in child welfare and behavioral health. Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work closely with adolescents, youth, and children, as well as families and community partners. They provide advocacy and support through behavioral 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.
Requirements
- Associates Degree, GED or High School Diploma; Required.
- 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
- Experience in child welfare; Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans.
- 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.
- Must have flexible availability to meet client needs & on-call rotations.
Benefits
- Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
