Youth Care Specialist

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services•Cincinnati, OH
1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

🌟 Youth Care Specialist Be the steady hand. Be the safe space. Be the difference. Do you believe every young person deserves someone who sees their strength before their struggle? Are you energized by mentoring, guiding, and helping youth unlock their potential? We’re looking for a compassionate, resilient, and purpose-driven Youth Care Specialist to walk alongside young people as they build confidence, life skills, and brighter futures. 💛 What You’ll Do As a Youth Care Specialist, you are more than staff — you are a mentor, coach, advocate, and role model.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain)
  • Trauma-informed and equity-minded
  • Skilled in LGBTQ+ and racial equity practices
  • Patient, adaptable, and solution-focused
  • Comfortable facilitating group activities
  • Strong in interpersonal communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Calm and confident in high-stress environments
  • Standing, walking, bending, and lifting 50+ lbs regularly
  • Working evenings, weekends, holidays, or overnight shifts as needed
  • Exposure to challenging behaviors and crisis situations

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 1+ year experience working with youth
  • Background or coursework in education, social work, or psychology

Responsibilities

  • Engage & Inspire – Build meaningful connections that empower youth to explore their goals and discover their strengths.
  • Implement Individualized Plans – Support youth-centered, strengths-based programming that helps residents transition to less restrictive settings.
  • Practice Trauma-Informed Care – Use thoughtful language and approaches that promote healing, dignity, and growth.
  • Teach Life Skills – Facilitate group training in hygiene, self-care, community resources, and independent living skills.
  • Provide Transportation – Safely transport youth to appointments, activities, and programming (local travel required; personal vehicle use expected).
  • Document with Purpose – Complete accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation and reports.
  • Prepare Meals & Daily Support – Help create a stable, nurturing daily routine.
  • Collaborate with Team Members – Participate in meetings, shift transitions, supervision, and ongoing training.
  • Ensure Safety – Maintain awareness of youth whereabouts and create a safe, structured environment at all times.

Benefits

  • Rewarding career - make a difference in the lives of youth!
  • Work for a diverse, seasoned, and well-respected agency with engaged leadership team
  • Recovery Friendly Workplace
  • Ability to work remotely for some roles.
  • Competitive pay based on licensure/education.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (23 days prorated based on hire date) and Other Paid Leave Options (Holidays, FMLA, Bereavement and Parental Leave)
  • Medical, dental, vision, including company paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401k Retirement Plan including company match (up to 6%)
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Reimbursement Benefit
  • Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Engaging Wellness Program
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Licensure renewal reimbursement; paid training and professional development opportunities
  • Ability to obtain internal supervision towards increased licensure.
  • Paid assistance with obtaining Trauma-Informed Care certification.
  • Business casual/casual dress
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