Job detail

Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Franklin County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

#Nonprofit #Behavioral Health #Transportation #Mental Health #Client Engagement #Social Services #Community Outreach #Treatment Planning

Quick overview

The advocate provides direct support and respite care to youth with mental and behavioral health diagnoses in home, community, and office settings. Responsibilities include participating in treatment plan development, documenting client interactions, and providing transportation for community activities.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

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Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Columbus,
OH 43215Position
Type:
ContingentEducation
Level:
High
SchoolTravel
Percentage:
Road
WarriorJob
Shift:
FirstJob
Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesBehavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate;
Franklin
County
Compensation: $20.00 per hour. This is a contingent position; flexible hours 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. 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Ability to provide oversight and participate in 1-on-1 activities with the client according to treatment plan.
Ability to 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
Must be willing to provide transportation for client(s) to and from outside locations and activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; Preferred, GED or High School Diploma; Required.
Experience in child welfare; Preferred.