Treatment Advocate; Licking

Treatment Advocate;
Licking County

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

$20.00 per hour, contingent position offering up to 19 hours per week.

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.

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

• 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.
• 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 program; GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.
• Daily travel required with willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non‑traditional hours, including after‑school, evenings, and weekends.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

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

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.