Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Cuyahoga County
Compensation : $19 per hour
This is a Contingent position, non-benefits eligible, up to 19 hours per week.
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 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).
- 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.
- 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).
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or enrollment in an accredited Associate's or Bachelor's program preferred; GED or high school diploma required.Experience in child welfare preferred.Daily travel required with willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed; availability for after school hours and weekends.21 years of age or older.Reliable telephone required.Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.Driving And Vehicle Requirements
Valid driver's license.Reliable personal transportation.Good driving record.Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000 bodily injury liability.J-18808-Ljbffr