Youth Support Advocate

Job Description

PURPOSE

Strengthening Resiliency and Supporting Recovery

VISION

Promote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community.

VALUE

We pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.

Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Starting Wage- depending on qualifications.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing skilled mentoring and coaching, paraprofessional aide, and assistance in job placement for adolescents and youth with a severe emotional disturbance. This position addresses a consumer’s symptom-related problems that may interfere with the individual’s functioning and living, working, and learning environment. Hours will be determined based on client need(s) but not to exceed 29 hours per week. May also be assigned duties of non-med transportation and in-home respite based on client need in wraparound plan. All services should be provided in the home or a community based setting to provide opportunities for consumers to acquire and improve skills needed to function as appropriately and independently as possible in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum of one (1) year working with the YES Waiver population and/or documented experience including activities that are comparable to services specified under the service description and/or college level coursework indicating knowledgebase about population

Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/ or addiction issues desirable

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

Current driver’s license and a vehicle for use at work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred

Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented

Knowledge of Office Suite

Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma.

The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred

General Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Ability to handle money/make change

Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures

Ability to effectively communicate

Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships

Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

Security/Access:

Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization’s privacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Equipment, Tools, Materials:

Standard office equipment

First Aid/Spill Kits

Benefits

The benefits offered to TCC employees are competitive, comprehensive, and demonstrate the company’s commitment to the well-being of its employees.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered

Employer paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Additional Opt-in benefits

Wellness Credit

Designated Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extended Illness Leave

Retirement Plan

Payroll Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Designated Paid Holidays

Supports Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Part-time