Therapeutic Youth Support

Our Therapeutic Youth Support staff work with children and adolescents up to age 21 through activities in homes and in the community. Services include supporting, coaching, and training children in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating to other children, adolescents, and adults. You will have the opportunity to be part of a treatment team, to utilize your skills and knowledge, and to learn new strategies. We offer a collaborative team environment, weekly individual supervision, and monthly training and group supervision.

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. 

We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. 

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

• →Engage youth in social, recreational, athletic, and artistic activities in the community and in their homes.
• →Participate in all provider team meetings and collaborate with youth, family, and collaterals to support the youth’s healthy functioning in the community.
• →Implement appropriate interventions that can assist in supporting the youth and parent/guardian/caregiver.
• →Provide member transportation as needed in connection with service delivery.
• →Assist in the coordination of treatment planning and intensive family therapy.
• →Provide coaching in support of decision making in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• →Attend necessary meetings, such as care planning, school, and hospital discharge meetings.
• →Provide referrals and linkage to appropriate supports and services.
• →Conduct member outreach as needed to engage members and families.

• Bachelors or Associates degree with one year experience working with children, families and adolescents in child development, childhood mental illness and family issues preferred. Combination of education and experience can be substituted for degree. HS diploma and minimum of 3 year’s experience working with children, families and adolescents in child development, childhood mental illness and family issues preferred. 
• Must complete in Home Therapy training program upon acceptance of position and prior to providing services.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving diverse populations.
• Strong Computer skills
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license.  Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport members.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Applicant must 21 years of age or older.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.