Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Clark 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
• 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

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
• 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

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time position offering 25-29 hours per week. Weekdays between 3 PM and 8 PM. Weekends optional (one day out of the weekend if desired)