Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Muskingum County
Listed compensation
$20 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Zanesville, OH 43701Position Type: ContingentEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesBehavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Muskingum County Compensation: $20 per hour. This is contingent positions up to 19 hours per week 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
- Phone Allowance Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans
- 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! www.nyap.org/employment Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
Key Responsibilities
Advocates work closely with adolescents, youth, and families to provide advocacy and support through behavioral health and respite care in various settings. Responsibilities include participating in treatment plan development, engaging clients, documenting outcomes, and identifying community resources.
Requirements
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and possess a reliable telephone and personal transportation with adequate insurance coverage. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and experience in child welfare, though a GED or High School Diploma is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
