Treatment Advocate
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Treatment Advocate CANEI
Location: Champaign Illinois
Position Summary
The Treatment Advocate I works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.
Pay:$20.60 hourly
Working At NYAP
- Goodwill time off based on hours worked
- 11 PartiallyPaid Holidays Per Year
- Tuition Assistance
- Work Anniversary Trips
- Mileage reimbursement
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Responsibilities
The Treatment Advocate will perform duties including but not limited to:
- Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies.
- Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans with the client caregiver(s) referring agency caseworker significant family member(s) and natural support.
- Identify resources and services in the community that may not be available through the internal service continuum.
- Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths primary families or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youths case plan.
- Regularly review the goals progress and activities of the assigned youth with the supervisor.
- Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state contract and/or licensing agency standards.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
- Actively and directly engage with the youth to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
- Interact with the youth to develop a trusting supportive relationship while assisting the youth in achieving identified goals
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Associates Degree in social services is preferred.
- Working reliable telephone.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computerssmart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as wellas software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs
Other Skills
- 2 years experience working directly with youth and families is preferred.
- Works well independently and as a team member.
- Multitask efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
- Openness to traveling as needed.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU please apply today!
Who We Are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the everchanging needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development OutofHomePlacement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Qualifications
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and coworkers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
Employment Type
Part-Time
