Youth Residential Support Staff

BLOC Ministries•Cincinnati, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

EPOH Respite (Support) Staff provide daily supervision, structure, transportation, and relational support for students living in the EPOH home. This is a demanding, hands-on role that requires emotional maturity, strong boundaries, and a deep commitment to teamwork and biblical values. This position is not a parental role. Support Staff work under the direction of Residential Staff and are expected to follow established systems, rules, and care plans.

Requirements

Emotional maturity
Strong boundaries
Deep commitment to teamwork
Deep commitment to biblical values
Must be trained and authorized to administer medications

Responsibilities

Supervise students during mornings, evenings, and after school
Manage downtime and support students who lose outing privileges
Provide transportation to: School (morning and afternoon), Practices, programs, sports, clubs, and approved outings
Stay home with students when Residential Staff attend meetings
Assist with homework and daily routines
Help maintain a clean and structured home environment: Monitor student chores (laundry, rooms, bathrooms, dishes, cleaning)
Care for shared first-floor common areas
Prepare meals as needed, especially when Residential Staff are away
Participate in BLOC and other programs (minimum 6 times) to understand expectations
Occasionally attend student events to provide support and encouragement
Complete all required and mandatory training
Learn household rules and procedures
Assist with basic administration: Meetings, binders, documentation, RTIS support
Recording appliance temperatures (fridge, freezer, dishwasher)
Administer medications as trained and authorized
Submit a daily written debrief to Residential Staff summarizing: Student behavior, Conversations, Concerns or incidents