Contingent Treatment Advocate; Lucas

Job Title:

Treatment Advocate;
Lucas County

Location:

Toledo, OH 43604.

Job Type: Contingent – Entry Level.

Work Hours:

up to 19 hours per week. Pay: $20.00 per hour
. Travel:
Road Warrior.

Treatment Advocates with the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) 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.

This position will also be responsible for the transportation of youth.

• Flexible Schedule
• Excellent Compensation
• Mileage Reimbursement

• Participate in the development of 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.
• Willing to provide transportation for client(s) to and from outside locations and activities as needed.

• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or enrollment in an accredited Associate or Bachelor program;
  Preferred 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 if needed;
  Availability for after‑school hours, evenings and weekends.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, and 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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.