Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Montgomery County

Job Title:

Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate (Part‑time)

Location:

Dayton, OH 45420

Position Type:
Contingent

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage:
Road Warrior

Job Category:
Nonprofit – Social Services

Part‑time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate position. Work closely with adolescents, youth and children, families and community partners to provide advocacy and support through behavioral health and respite care for individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses in home, community and office settings. Responsibilities include transportation, participation in community activities and one‑on‑one in‑home services.

$20.00 per hour.

• Generous time off: 22 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and half‑day Fridays during the summer.
• Health and wellness: comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family, paid parental leave.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance.

• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans.
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship and assist in achieving identified goals.
• Provide oversight and participate in one‑on‑one activities with the client according to the treatment plan.
• 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.
• Provide transportation for client(s) to and from outside locations and activities as needed.
• Work part‑time: 25‑29 hours per week; weekdays between 3PM and 8PM, optional weekend days, and flexibility for working on Sundays, Friday or Saturday as needed.

• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s program; GED or high school diploma is required.
• Experience in child welfare (preferred).
• Daily travel required, willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non‑traditional hours, including 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 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.

Visit www.nyap.org/employment to submit your application.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.