Behavioral Health Treatment Advocate (Respite)

Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
OH – Columbus – High Street – Columbus, OH

Position Type
Contingent

Education Level
High School

Travel Percentage
Up to 50%

Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services

Description

Behavioral Health Treatment Advocate

OhioRise Respite Summer Camp

Contingent Position; May 24, 2023 – August 11, 2023

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 930 – 5:30; Friday, 9:30 – 1:30

Hourly rate of pay: $20.00 per hour

Behavioral Health Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. In this role, you will work closely with youth, family and community partners, to provide advocacy and support by respite care for individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses.

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
• 21 years of age or older
• GED or HS Diploma; Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; Preferred
• 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;
• 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

Qualifications

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

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.

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