Children's Advocate - Part Time

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia's Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.
To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.
Performance and longevity bonuses

• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. As a member of the CMCT team, accompany a CMCT crisis worker when dispatched to provide engagement, crisis intervention and assistance to the youth and family experiencing a crisis. To provide resources and serve as a support for caregivers during the intervention time. High School diploma or equivalent.
At minimum, full or part time, paid or volunteer experience within the past 3 years.
Personal experience as a caregiver to a child involved with behavioral health services, juvenile justice, child welfare or special education.
Active Driver's license and personal car required.
Accompany crisis worker when dispatched and assist in engaging the family and youth; Assist in the linkage of youth and family to the CRC or other 24/7 crisis staff and remain with the youth and family until the connection and collaboration is complete.
Be knowledgeable about local youth and family resources.
Provide up to 72 hours of intervention and support to the youth and family
Develop and facilitate parent support groups to provide skill building and support mutual support among caregivers