Contingent Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Cuyahoga County
$41,600–$43,680 year
On-siteCleveland, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop youth treatment/service plans in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties by interacting with adolescents and families to build supportive relationships and achieve identified goals. Provide oversight for one-on-one activities, engage clients, document conversations, and submit paperwork for billing. Identify community resources for youth development and offer transportation to and from outside locations as needed. Requires a valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and availability for after-school hours, evenings, and weekends. This direct, hands-on opportunity with the National Youth Advocate Program offers flexibility and mileage reimbursement for those seeking experience in mental and behavioral health advocacy.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor's Program; Preferred, GED or High School Diploma; Required
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in child welfare; Preferred
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