Family Interaction Specialist - Contingent

BUCKEYE RANCH • Norwood, OH

21h • $19 - $24

About The Position

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Contingent Family Interaction Specialist for its Shared Services department. The role provides direct support, advocacy, behavioral interventions, service coordination, and community resource connections for children ages 0–18 receiving Behavioral Health respite, visitation, or transportation services and their families. The specialist is expected to follow the organization’s standards, core values, and policies while fostering a safe, supportive, youth-centered environment that promotes independence, self-sufficiency, permanency, and successful adulthood. The work requires evening hours and weekends, with assignments and hours varying according to program demand, business needs, and organizational priorities. The position is based in Norwood, Ohio, and requires 70–80% travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Eligible for a Qualified Mental Health certification.
• Active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and advocacy for children and their families.
• Use behavioral interventions with children receiving Behavioral Health respite, visitation, or transportation services.
• Coordinate services for children and families.
• Connect children and families with community resources.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and youth-centered environment that promotes independence, self-sufficiency, permanency, and successful adulthood.
• Follow the organization’s standards, core values, and policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Paid time off: three weeks within the first year.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Non-profit student loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED