Community Treatment Center Advocate

Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

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.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid Driver's License, and current auto insurance coverage

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental

• Voluntary Vision

• UNUM Supplemental Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• State Sick Leave

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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.