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 position follows 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 position requires evening and weekend work. It is contingent on ongoing business needs and operational requirements, and work assignments and hours may vary with program demand and organizational priorities. The listed schedule is 12–16 hours per month, with 70–80% travel. The role is based in Norwood, Ohio.

The Buckeye Ranch provides care for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio, addressing needs related to trauma, mental illness, abuse, and neglect.

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.
• Ability to work evening hours and weekends.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa 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 to children and families receiving Behavioral Health respite, visitation, or transportation services.
• Provide behavioral interventions.
• Coordinate services.
• Connect children and families with community resources.
• Foster a safe, supportive, 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