Youth Care Specialist (2nd or 3rd Shift)

OhioGuidestone•Berea, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is hiring Youth Care Specialists for its residential campus, which provides out-of-home care for youth with complex trauma, mental health needs, academic struggles, and significant emotional or behavioral concerns. Staff work with placing agencies and caregivers to support youths’ transition to permanent living situations. The role is part of the Residential Treatment team and involves building nurturing relationships, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, supporting daily routines and treatment-plan activities, and responding to crises. Full-time and part-time positions are available for second shift, and full-time positions are available for third shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience working with high-risk or at-risk youth, in corrections, or with a mental health population.
Ability to physically restrain residents of varying ages, heights, and weights using the agency-approved behavioral safety system.
Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak with individuals and groups.
Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, holidays, and/or weekends as needed to meet client needs.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain timely and relevant documentation.
Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes as needed, including ascending and descending stairs.
Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, physical, tuberculosis test, and background screening.
Completion of required training and maintenance of required certifications.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, mental health, social work, criminal justice, youth development, or a related field.
Crisis intervention training or experience.
Strong understanding of adolescent development and psychology.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles, and uphold high standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
Build and maintain nurturing relationships with residents and staff through clear communication and sound decision-making.
Maintain professional boundaries with residents.
Supervise residents during the assigned shift and help maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Respond to environmental, weather-related, and physical-injury emergencies.
Lead activities that promote social skills and personal growth.
Provide crisis intervention according to residential treatment center policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain structured daily routines for residents, including wake-up, hygiene, meals, activities, and bedtime.
Organize and implement activities and educational groups that support social skills and physical, emotional, and mental development in accordance with treatment plans.
Apply an understanding of trauma’s emotional, psychological, and physical effects.
Participate in weekly supervision with the Program Manager.
Complete required electronic or paper documentation, including incident reports and daily, night, communication, and USDA logs.
Complete required training by its deadlines and maintain required certifications and training status.
Use physical techniques in accordance with the agency-approved behavioral safety system.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Help plan, organize, and implement special events, department projects, or seasonal program changes as needed.
Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
Promote positive leadership, teamwork, and a culture of belonging.
Represent the agency positively in interactions with internal and external contacts.

Benefits

Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for an employee or employee plus children.
Free continuing education unit (CEU) trainings.
10 paid holidays, some of which are exchangeable.
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
Flexible work opportunities across career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
401(k) with an employer match option.
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.
Fingerprint background screening, physical, tuberculosis test, and drug screen are covered by the employer after an offer of employment.