Bilingual Treatment Advocate

Our Chiacgo, IL NYAP team is seeking a full-time Treatment Advocate to join our Foster Care program team. 

Office address: 1902 W Cermak Rd.

Working At NYAP 

• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year! 
• 22 Days Off Each Year! 
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year! 
• Flexible schedule 
• Mileage reimbursement for some positions 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family! 
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips! 

Position Summary 

The Treatment Advocate works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals. 

Responsibilities

The Treatment Advocate will perform duties including, but not limited to: 

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies. 
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans with the client, caregiver(s), referring agency, caseworker, significant family member(s), and natural support. 
• Identify resources and services in the community that may not be available through the internal service continuum. 
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary families or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth’s case plan. 
• Regularly review the goals, progress, and activities of the assigned youth with the supervisor. 
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards. 
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner. 
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations. 
• Actively and directly engage with the youth to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan. 
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting the youth in achieving identified goals. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older. 
• Associate’s Degree in social services with experience in child welfare is preferred. 
• The ability to speak, read and write Spanish and English is required.
• 2 years’ experience working directly with youth and families is preferred. 
• Reliable transportation. 
• Driver’s License with a safe driving record. 
• 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. 

Other Skills

• Works well independently and as a team member. 
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations. 
• Openness to traveling as needed.

If this describes YOU, please apply today! 

www.nyap.org/employment 

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Who We Are: 

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. 

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.