Treatment Advocate; Lucas

Treatment Advocate;
Lucas County

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

$20.00 per hour
Up to 19 hours per week.

This contingent position offers a direct, hands‑on opportunity with great flexibility. Treatment Advocates 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 settings. Responsibilities may include transportation, participation in community activities, or one‑on‑one in‑home services.

The position also includes transporting youth.

• Flexible Schedule
• Excellent Compensation
• Mileage Reimbursement

• 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
• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program;
  Preferred, GED or High School Diploma (Required in our policy)
• Experience in child welfare (Preferred)
• Daily travel required with willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non‑traditional hours if needed; availability for after‑school hours, evenings, and weekends
• Reliable telephone communication
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.