About Job

Do you…

…have a passion and desire to work with at-risk youth and vulnerable children?

…want to put your skills to work making a difference in your community?

…seek an organization whose mission statement is put into practice daily?

…enjoy guiding others to provide impactful interventions?

If you would like to work for a non-profit organization where you can truly make a difference addressing skill deficits, functional needs, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral problems with vulnerable children and families, then SCYAP is right for you! South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) is seeking mental health professionals to provide community support services to children, youth and families struggling to cope and manage the challenges of mental and behavioral health symptoms. SCYAP offers competitive pay, family-like culture, and opportunities for advancement. Service hours are flexible around staff and family schedules and range from 5-40 hours per week provided in the home or community.

Duties include:

Teaching, modeling and practicing coping skills to prevent behavioral or emotional outbursts
Redirecting undesirable behaviors and reinforcing desirable behaviors
Assisting and training caregivers with the skills needed to manage the challenges of life presented on a daily basis
Celebrating the successes with families as they accomplish their treatment goals
Guiding and empowering clients and families to function independently and productively in their communities

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Experience working with children and adolescents
Positive attitude and dedication to working with at-risk population
Good clinical judgement with willingness and desire to work collaboratively with treatment team