Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Trumbull County

About the role

We are seeking a Contingent Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate to join our team, covering Trumbull County. This is a Contingent position. Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new to 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. Ancillary Services Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work closely with adolescents, youth, and children as well as families and community partners, to provide one-on-one advocacy and support while transporting them to and from a destination.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions, as needed, with client(s) while being transported to and from various appointments and visits throughout the community
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans as needed
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals
• Provide PSR and/or TBS Services (Training Provided)
• Ability to engage clients; document conversations and outcomes; submit paperwork for billing
• Identify outside resources and services in the community for youth development and goal attainment
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary family or other permanent living arrangements
• Assist in Crisis Situations (daytime, afternoon, evenings, overnights, and weekends)

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor