Bridges Liaison
About The Position
The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Bridges Liaison to join our Shared Services department. The Bridges Liaison will work with young adults ages 18-21 who have emancipated from a county agency. To be successful in this role, the Bridges Liaison is skilled in areas such as home maintenance, budgeting, relationship/communication skills, anger management, obtaining community services, job and apartment seeking, navigating the different systems in Ohio, educational options, etc. In addition, the Bridges Liaison visits young adults at least monthly in the young adults living arrangement. The Liaison will meet with the young adult while still in custody to formulate a viable plan for when the young adult leaves the child welfare system. In their work the Liaison will place a strong emphasis on engaging transition age youth and permanency planning. For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a human services related field.
- Two years of relevant casework experience.
- An active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled in areas such as home maintenance, budgeting, relationship/communication skills, anger management, obtaining community services, job and apartment seeking, navigating the different systems in Ohio, educational options, etc.
Responsibilities
- Participate as member of the Bridges team to provide case management in Ohio’s Central Region to young adults ages 18-21 who have aged out of county custody.
- Establish connections to area resources for young adults.
- Make at least monthly visits to the young adults living arrangement.
- Help with establishment of daily goals and follows up to assure attendance and participation in scheduled activities.
- Provide transportation for the clients as needed.
Benefits
- Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401K + Employer Contribution
- Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
