Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate Shelby County

Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Shelby County

We are seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to join our team.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

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Treatment Advocates 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 in the home community and office setting. Responsibilities may include transportation participationin community activities or one on one in home services. This position will also be responsible for the transportation of youth.

Responsibilities

This is a part-time position offering 19-29 hours per week.

• Weekdays between 3 PM and 8 PM

• Weekends optional (one day out of the weekend if desired)

• Some staff prefer working on Sundays and taking Friday and Saturday off

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

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

• Valid drivers license

• Reliable personal transportation

• Good driving record

• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability

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listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.