Therapeutic Youth Support

About the role

Join our team! Advocates is seeking empathetic, compassionate, driven professionals to offer clinical and supportive services to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in social, recreational, athletic, and artistic activities in the community and in their homes.
• Participate in all provider team meetings and collaborate with youth, family, and collaterals to support the youth’s healthy functioning in the community.
• Implement appropriate interventions that can assist in supporting the youth and parent/guardian/caregiver.
• Provide member transportation as needed in connection with service delivery.
• Assist in the coordination of treatment planning and intensive family therapy.
• Provide coaching in support of decision making in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Attend necessary meetings, such as care planning, school, and hospital discharge meetings.
• Provide referrals and linkage to appropriate supports and services.
• Conduct member outreach as needed to engage members and families.
• Evenings and at least one weekend day is a requirement.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: Associate's Degree
• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree from an accredited institution, counseling or related field required with one year minimum experience working with children/families and adolescents in child development, childhood mental illness, and family issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and providers.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be 21 years of age or older.

Skills

• Empathy
• Compassion
• Drive
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Driving ability
• Understanding of cultural diversity

Benefits

• Healthy work-life balance
• Generous perks of employment
• Room for advancement

Pay

$20.42/hour

Schedule

Tuesaday through Saturday or Sunday though Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm with availability at least two nights per week until 8 pm.