Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Ross

Overview

Compensation: $20.00 per hour.

This is a contingent position offering up to 19 hours per week. Preferred Availability:
After school and Weekend Shifts. Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new or have experience working in this field? Are you a student or recent graduate seeking experience in mental and behavioral health? This position is a direct, hands on opportunity with great flexibility.

• 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.

• 21 years of age or older.
• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program;
  Preferred, GED or High School Diploma;
  Required.
• Experience in child welfare;
  Preferred.
• 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

Apply today!

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.