Family Interaction Specialist

BUCKEYE RANCH • Whitehall, OH

8d • $19 - $24

About The Position

The Family Interaction Specialist is part of The Buckeye Ranch’s Shared Services department and provides comprehensive service coordination, connecting children and families with essential community resources. Drawing on parenting education expertise from infancy through young adulthood, the specialist facilitates enhanced visitation for children in kinship or foster care to help maintain strong connections with their parents and communities. The role also provides individualized and group-based supervision, behavioral interventions, and leadership to promote a trauma-informed, supportive treatment environment. The specialist uses compassionate, evidence-based practices to support positive outcomes and long-term stability for children and families.

The position is based at E Main St in Whitehall, Ohio. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Travel is 50–60%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for a Qualified Mental Health certification.
• Active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Employment offer is contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screening, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for children and families and connect them with community resources.
• Facilitate enhanced visitation for children in kinship or foster care, supporting connections with parents and communities.
• Provide individualized and group-based supervision.
• Deliver behavioral interventions and provide leadership to promote a trauma-informed, supportive treatment environment.
• Use compassionate, evidence-based practices to foster positive outcomes and long-term stability for children and families.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED