**Ancillary Services Treatment Advocate; Cuyahoga County** Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour. (Commensurate with experience) Are you interested in a career in social services? Are you new to 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. Ancillary Services Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work closely with adolescents, youth, and children as well as families and community partners, to provide one-on-one advocacy and support while transporting them to and from a destination. **Working at NYAP** • Flexible Schedule • Hands on Experience • Paid Mileage **Responsibilities** • Provide interventions, as needed, with client(s)while being transported to and from various appointments and visits throughout the community • Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans as needed • Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals. • Provide PSR and/or TBS Services (Training Provided). • Ability to 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. • Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary family or other permanent living arrangements. • Assist in Crisis Situations (daytime, afternoon, evenings, overnights, and weekends). **Minimum Qualifications** • Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; preferred; GED or HS Diploma required. • Experience in child welfare; preferred, not required. • 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 and weekends. • 21 years of age or older • 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 **Apply today!** www.nyap.org/employment _Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy._ **Qualifications** **An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.