Treatment Advocate Intensive Home-Based Treatment

Treatment Advocate; Intensive Home-Based Treatment

Compensation:$47000 per year.

Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee this position works closely with youth family and community partners providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working at NYAP:
Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays Half Day Fridays during the summer!
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave.
Professional Growth: CEUs 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

Provides in home supportive services transportation parenting education counseling community resource referral advocacy and interventions to the clients and family.

Travels daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families

Coordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community including mental health medical educational psychological vocational and social services.

Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned clients and family.

Provides safety assessment crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.

Work under the guidance / supervision of a therapist.

On-Call Duties

Must be available to work evenings hours.

Home visits are required

Productivity: 40% productivity required.

Minimum Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED Required; Bachelors degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution preferred.

2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.

A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours with afternoon and evening availability.

Must have a valid drivers license reliable transportation automotive insurance and a good driving record.

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 drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.