Description

Behavioral Health Treatment Advocate – Summer Program

Full Time Seasonal Position; May 27, 2025 - August 07, 2025

Scheduled Hours: 8:30 am -5:30 pm Monday – Thursday 9:00 am -2pm Fridays

Paid summer holidays; Friday afternoons off

Hourly rate of pay: $20.00 per hour

Are you seeking a solid introduction to the field of social work and mental health? Behavioral Health Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. In this role, you will supervise camp attendees during pre-planned recreational activities and work closely with youth, family and community partners, to provide advocacy, support and respite care for individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older

• GED or HS Diploma; Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; Preferred

• Experience in child welfare; Preferred.

• Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed.

• Working, reliable telephone.

• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets and printers, 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/$300,000 bodily injury liability

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Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.