Youth Recovery Advocate

Ross County Community Action Commission • Chillicothe, OH

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Recovery Advocate acts as an advocate for young adults (ages 18-24) with opioid and/or stimulant use disorders who are homeless or at risk of being homeless in Ross, Pike, Highland, Pickaway, and Fayette counties. The advocate builds trust, helps navigate systems, and promotes long-term wellness.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth or community programs.
• Knowledge of community resources, including social services.
• Individual must have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s path to recovery.
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, and has good listening skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment within the agency and when communicating with external agencies or individuals.
• Schedule site visits to explain program eligibility, guidelines, and services to individuals and community agencies.
• Conduct intake interviews.
• Engage and enroll clients in support services, including housing support, peer recovery services, job training and employment support, transportation assistance, and childcare support during treatment.
• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the clients’ goals and interests.
• Identify barriers to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome identified barriers.
• Ensure clients have access to all forms of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Work in collaboration with recovery support services team members.
• Use computer skills and software to enter program data.

What This Job Offers

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