Community Treatment Center Advocate

Status: Part-Time Hourly                     FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: The Community Treatment Center (CTC) Advocate is to initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct services to assigned participants and their families. The CTC Advocate will be responsible for conducting at least one group a day and the implementation of programs day treatment schedule which focuses on cognitive restructuring and teaches youth how to replace irrational/antisocial thinking with pro-social thoughts. Individual will be working in a site-based day treatment program. Skill trade knowledge is a plus, i.e., carpentry, gardening, maintenance, culinary, electrical, mechanical, etc.  Evenings are required.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for group facilitation.


• Assist participants with continuum of care treatment goals.


• Design and implementation of individualized program plan, assess the needs of the participant and maintain service records, communicate with appropriate individuals regarding the participant and prepare written communications including discharge reports.


• Ensure that each assigned participant is receiving an appropriate dosage level of group curriculum.


• Assist participant/families with transportation as needed.

Availability: Flexible Hours - Up to 38 hours per week (Hours M-F 12-8 p.m.) Some weekends may be scheduled. 

Hourly Rate: $23.00 per hour

Qualification/Requirements:

• Associates degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.  Experience with youth and families involved in the Juvenile Justice System.


• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent required.


• Excellent verbal and written skills; Strong interpersonal skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus.


• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance required


• Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental


• Voluntary Vision


• UNUM Supplemental Benefits


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.


• Pet Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program 


• Direct Deposit


• Competitive Weekly Pay


• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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