Youth Care Specialist Homeless Shelter Job at Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, Cincinnati, OH

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  • Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
  • Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Youth Care Specialist

Homeless Shelter

Do you have a passion for assisting 10-17 year-old homeless youth with achieving their goals?

Then we are looking for YOU!!

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services has Youth Worker positions available at our Mecum House location. Mecum House a homeless shelter for 10 to 17 year-old who have nowhere else to turn. There is always someone to listen and offer support. The doors are always open, and we provide a safety and care for young people who don't feel safe in their own homes or don't have a place to call home. No youth are ever turned away.

Starting Hourly Rate: $16.92

Current Shift Openings

PT Friday and Saturday 6 am to 2 pm

PT Sunday and Monday 6 am to 2 pm

Essential Functions:

  • Provide direct care, supervision, crisis interventions and documentation of daily activities.
  • Prepare meals, facilitate group sessions, and outings, provide security, observation, housekeeping, prepare medication completing intakes, shift paperwork and other duties as assigned.
  • Provide direct supervision of youth and facility throughout the work shift.
  • Supervise activities, chores, hygiene, and bedtimes times by following program schedule.
  • Assist team by completing paperwork related to program outcomes. Document any significant events that occur during the shift in a daily log, service ticket and/or progress note.
  • Participate in the on-call schedule rotation.
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • At least 6 months of experience working with youth required. Experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record with ability to operate a 15-passenger van to transport youth as needed.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual and/or Sign Language proficiency a plus.

Why Work with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services:
  • Rewarding career - make a difference in the lives of youth!
  • Top Workplace 2023 (
  • 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
  • Recovery Friendly Workplace

Join a winning organization with a great culture and work environment and have a rewarding career that impacts the lives of youth and families! Find all open positions at Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Casual work, Seasonal work, Remote job, Shift work, Sunday, Saturday,

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