Behavioral Health Respite After School Provider.
Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Requiredvirtual team meeting every Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM for team coordination and planning
Are you interested in a career in social services Are you new 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 that gives the opportunity to work with the youth in our community.
Behavioral Health Respite After School providers 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 by taking youth out into the community to do activities that assist youth in building social skills interacting with peers and providing a break for youth and families.
Working at NYAP
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 group 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.
Associates Degree Bachelors Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelors 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.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.