Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Jackson

Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate;
Jackson County

Contingent position up to 19 hours per week.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour.

• Weekdays:
  Between 3 PM and 7 PM
• Weekends:
  Between 9 AM and 9 PM

Are you interested in a career in social services? 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 behavior 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.

• Flexible Schedule
• Excellent Compensation
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance

• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans
• Work with a minimum of 5 families per week (each session is 3 hours)
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals
• Provide oversight and participate in 1‑on‑1 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

• 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, 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

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