Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate

Treatment Advocate; Franklin County and Delaware Countyu00a0$20.00 per hourThis is a full-time position.Join our team as a Treatment Advocate with a schedule that adapts to your life. Work a standard weekday shift (typically 11am-7pm) providing essential support services, with dedicated evening hours for respite care sessions starting at 3:30pm.- Weekday flexibility to structure your 8-hour day, with required evening availability- Choice of one weekend day (Saturday OR Sunday) with flexible hours between 9am-7pm- Two consistent days off per week- Ability to customize your schedule within our service requirementsu00a0Perfect for individuals who value work-life balance while making a difference in Franklin and Delaware counties. Compensation starts at $20/hour plus mileage reimbursement at $0.54/mile.Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new 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.u00a0Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work closely with adolescents, youth, and children as well as families and community partners, to provide advocacy and support through behavior health and respite care for individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses in the home, community and office setting. Responsibilities may include transportation, participationu00a0in community activities, or one on one in home services. This position will also be responsible for the transportation of youth.u00a0u00a0Working at NYAP- 22 Days of Paid Time Off- 11 Paid Holidays- Half-Day Fridays during the summer- Parental Leave- Mileage reimbursement- Phone reimbursement- Student Loan supplemental Payment assistanceu00a0u00a0Responsibilitiesu2022 Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plansu2022 Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals.u2022 Ability to provide oversight and participate in 1-on-1 activities with the client according to treatment plan.u2022 Ability to engage clients; document conversations and outcomes and submit paperwork for billingu2022 Identify outside resources and services in the community for youth development and goal attainmentu2022 Must be willing to provide transportation for client(s) to and from outside locations and activities as needed.u00a0Minimum Qualificationsu2022 21 years of age or older.u2022 Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor's Program; Preferred, GED or High School Diploma; Required.u2022 Experience in child welfare; Preferred.u2022 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, evenings and weekends.u2022 Working, reliable telephone.u2022 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.u00a0Driving and Vehicle Requirements- Valid driver's license- Reliable personal transportation- Good driving record- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liabilityu00a0NYAP is participating agency in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs.Apply today

Created: 2026-02-11