Community Treatment Center Advocate

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $23.00

Availability: Flexible Hours - Up to 38 hours per week (Hours M-F 12-8 p.m.) Some weekends may be scheduled.

Summary of Position: The Community Treatment Center (CTC) Advocate is to initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct services to assigned participants and their families. The CTC Advocate will be responsible for conducting at least one group a day and the implementation of programs day treatment schedule which focuses on cognitive restructuring and teaches youth how to replace irrational/antisocial thinking with pro-social thoughts. Individual will be working in a site-based day treatment program. Skill trade knowledge is a plus, i.e., carpentry, gardening, maintenance, culinary, electrical, mechanical, etc. Evenings are required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for group facilitation.
• Assist participants with continuum of care treatment goals.
• Design and implementation of individualized program plan, assess the needs of the participant and maintain service records, communicate with appropriate individuals regarding the participant and prepare written communications including discharge reports.
• Ensure that each assigned participant is receiving an appropriate dosage level of group curriculum.
• Assist participant/families with transportation as needed.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Associates degree or bachelor's degree preferred. Experience with youth and families involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage is required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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