Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
OH – Dayton – Dayton, OH
Position Type
Contingent
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$16.00 – $17.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Mental Health Treatment Advocate
Mental Health Treatment Advocate
Contingent Position
$16 per hour, mileage reimbursement is .54 cents per mile.
Are you pursuing a degree or have experience in the helping sciences field? Mental Health Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team.This position offers a great opportunity for anyone looking to build a career in the helping services field, and is ideal for candidates who are seeking internships, hands on, and or post graduate experience. Our Mental Health Treatment Advocates will work one on one with youth while transporting them to and from a destination.
In this role, you will work closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners,to provide advocacy and support for individuals in their home, office or community with the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.
This position is not benefit eligible.
Schedule is ON Call as Needed (Mornings, days, afternoon, evenings, weekends and overnight help is needed)
Working at NYAP
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Mileage
• Continuing Education and Training
• Hands on Experience
• Training on Filing Medicaid Paperwork
Responsibilities
• Provide interventions, as needed,with client(s)while being transported to and from various appointments and visits throughout the community
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans as needed
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals.
• Provide PSR and/orTBS Services(Training Provided).
• 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.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary family or other permanent living arrangements.
• Assist in Crisis Situations (daytime, afternoon, evenings, overnights and weekends).
Minimum Qualifications
• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; preferred; GED or HS 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 and weekends.
• 21 years of age or older
• 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.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Apply today!
www.nyap.org/employment
Covid-19 Vaccination Note:
In spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization policy and procedure recommends all employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial background.
Qualifications
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.