Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Cuyahoga County

Behavioral HealthIncludes weekendsContingent

Listed compensation

$20-$21/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Cleveland, OH 44107Position Type: ContingentEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesBehavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Cuyahoga County Compensation: $20 - $21 per hour. This is a contingent position. 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. Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocates 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 in the home, community and office setting. Responsibilities may include transportation, participation in community activities, or one on one in home services. Working at NYAP Flexible Schedule Excellent Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans in Cuyahoga County and Lorain county
  • Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals.
  • Ability to provide oversight and participate in 1-on-1 activities with the client according to treatment plan.
  • 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
  • Must be willing to provide transportation for client(s) to and from outside locations and activities as needed. Minimum Qualifications
  • 21 years of age or older.
  • 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 Apply today! nyap.org Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct advocacy and support to youth and families in home, community, and office settings to assist in achieving treatment goals. Participate in the development of service plans, document client interactions, and provide transportation for activities as needed.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate or bachelor degree preferred. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and have reliable personal transportation with specific insurance coverage.

Key Skills

Case managementBehavioral health supportDocumentationClient engagementTreatment planningCommunity resource identificationCrisis interventionInterpersonal communicationComputer proficiencyData entry

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$128k
Typical market rent
$1,391/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.