Peer Advocate jobs in Columbus, OH

Description

Treatment Advocate; Licking County

• Compensation:  $19-$20 per hour. (Commensurate with experience)

Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new to or have experience working in this field? Are you a student or recent graduate seeking experience in mental and behavioral health? This position is a direct, hands-on opportunity with great flexibility. 

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.

Working at NYAP 

• Flexible Schedule 

• Mileage Reimbursment

• Hands on Experience

Responsibilities 

• Provide interventions, as needed, with client(s)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).

• 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. 

• 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 Associates or Bachelor’s Program; preferred; GED or HS Diploma required.

• 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; Availability for after school hours and weekends. 

• 21 years of age or older  

• Working, reliable telephone. 

• 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. 

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

Apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Covid-19 Vaccination Note:

In spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization policy and procedure recommends all employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Qualifications

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.