Youth Therapist -Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Posted April 28, 2023
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Part Time
About the Company
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is a national nonprofit that partners globally to deliver community‑based alternatives to youth incarceration and child welfare placements. With a family‑centered approach, YAP provides services across juvenile justice, child welfare, autism, developmental disabilities, adult re‑entry, and violence interruption. The organization distinguishes itself through a commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring all employment and program decisions are made without discrimination. YAP’s high‑impact model empowers at‑risk youth and families by offering supportive, non‑institutional pathways that promote long‑term stability and well‑being.
Job Description
Great for part-time or additional income working with youth and families with community-based organization providing individual/family therapy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university and college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human services/behavioral health/youth work.
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification is preferred
- Must be motivated to work with youth ages 5-18, experience with human services/behavioral health/and youth work.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current car insurance.
Benefits
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit