Foster Care Treatment Advocate
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM·Newark, Ohio
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM·Newark, Ohio
Provide advocacy and behavioral health support to children and youth with mental health diagnoses in home and community settings. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing one-on-one activities, and transporting clients to community resources.
$20.00/hour
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. Working at NYAP Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer! Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance 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.
Must have flexible availability to meet client needs & on-call rotations.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the flexibility to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.