Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Champaign County

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
• Provide oversight and participate in 1-on-1 activities with the client according to 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
• Must be willing to provide transportation for client(s) to and from outside locations and activities as needed

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Qualifications

• Not specified

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Earn $21.00 per hour
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance

Pay

• $21.00 Per Hour

Schedule

• Weekdays, between 3 and 7pm
• Weekends, between 9 AM and 9 PM