Part Time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Cuyahoga County

Part Time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Cuyahoga County

Compensation: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement

Part-time position, up to 29 hours per week

Are you seeking a behavioral health internship or an experience working with adolescents, youth, and children? Are you interested in a career in social services, whether you’re new to the field or have experience? 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.

Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocates (BHRTAs) 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 behavioral health and respite care for individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses in the home, community, and office setting.

BHRTAs work with our clients to develop social and emotional functioning. We help youth learn and practice core interpersonal communication and emotional regulation skills during the services we provide.

BHRTAs also provide family relief when there may not be other support systems available. Outings are 3 hours and can include activities in the community or in the home. Responsibilities may include transportation, participation in community activities, or one-on-one in-home services.

Working at NYAP

• Flexible schedule
• Excellent compensation
• Mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of youth treatment/service plans.
• Interact with youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals.
• Provide oversight and participate in one-on-one activities with clients according to their treatment plan.
• 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.
• Provide transportation for clients to and from outside locations and activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma; required. Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or enrollment in an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s program; preferred.
• Experience and familiarity with children of all ages; preferred.
• Experience in child welfare; preferred.
• Daily travel required, with willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours, including after-school hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, 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

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