Behavioral Health Respite After School Provider

Part-time Behavioral Health Respite After School Provider Compensation: $20.00 per hour. Hours: Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Required virtual team meeting every Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM for team coordination and planning. 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 that gives the opportunity to work with the youth in our community. Behavioral Health Respite After School providers 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 by taking youth out into the community to do activities that assist youth in building social skills, interacting with peers, and providing a break for youth and families. Working at NYAP Mileage Reimbursement Phone Allowance Responsibilities Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals. Provide oversight and participate in group activities with the client according to treatment plan. 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 as needed. Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; Preferred, GED or High School 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, evenings and weekends. 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 Qualifications An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)