Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Shelby County

Position Summary

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

• Transportation of youth as needed
• Participation in community activities
• One on one in home services
• Development of the youth treatment/service plans
• 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 oversight and participate in 1-on-1 activities with the client according to treatment plan

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program
• Preferred, GED or High School Diploma
• Experience in child welfare
• 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
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record

Benefits

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

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.