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NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM
Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Belmont County
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What they do
A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
$45,862 / year median in Ohio
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Belmont County Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 Apply Overview Position Type Contingent Education Level High School Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category Nonprofit
- Social Services Apply Description Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate;
Belmont County Compensation:
$21.00 Per Hour and a $1,000 sign on bonus! Contingent position up to 19 hours per week with an emphasis on Weekdays, between 3 and 7pm and Weekends, between 9 AM and 9 PM Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new to 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 settin g. Responsibilities may include transportation, participation in community activities, or one on one in home services. Working at NYAP- Flexible Schedule
- Excellent Compensation
- 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. 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.
- Daily travel required with the 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, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.