Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Montgomery County
Listed compensation
$20.00 per hour
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Dayton, OH 45420Position Type: ContingentEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesBehavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Montgomery County We are seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate to join our team. Compensation: $20.00 per hour and a $1,000 sign on bonus! Position Summary 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. This position will also be responsible for the transportation of youth. Working at NYAP: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer! Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental Leave And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance Responsibilities This is a part-time position offering 25-29 hours per week. Weekdays between 3 PM and 8 PM Weekends optional (one day out of the weekend if desired) Some staff prefer working on Sundays and taking Friday and Saturday off
- 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
- 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
The Treatment Advocate provides direct support and advocacy for youth with mental and behavioral health diagnoses in home, community, and office settings. Responsibilities include transporting clients, participating in community activities, and documenting outcomes for treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred. A valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and the ability to work flexible after-school and weekend hours are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
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 Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Respite Treatment Advocate; Montgomery County at NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
