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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Candidate must be 21 years of age or older