Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Franklin

Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate;
Franklin County

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Franklin County role at National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP).

This is a contingent position; flexible hours up to 19 hours per week. Compensation: $20.00 per hour.

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.

Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work closely with adolescents, youth, and children as well as families and community partners, to 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.

• 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.
• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associate’s 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, smartphones 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

Qualified candidates should submit their application through the National Youth Advocate Program website. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.