Youth Support Specialist

Ohio Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Youth Support Specialist

Everybody needs a job but only extraordinary people work here. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve.

As a Youth Support Specialist you will engage in activities with youth throughout Parma Heights and surrounding areas.

• Responsible for providing training, assistance and/or supervision to youth in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration and/or job skills development.
• Provides support to youth, to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions, direct support and service delivery.
• Organizes and determines recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations
• Plans and facilitates psychoeducational/ allied therapies/ groups as well
• Maintains current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy, program and state statutes.
• Completes and submits all required documents
• Provides supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services, Service Plans or administrative policy.
• Attends and participates in required meetings including:
  • Monthly treatment plan meeting(s)
  • Multi-disciplinary team meetings
  • Training and other meetings as mandated
• Coordinates, organizes and/or assists with household activities
  • Including light housekeeping and meal preparation
• May provide transportation for youth receiving services, planned and/or necessary activities and appointments.
• Maintains confidentiality, respect human rights and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company policy.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with at least 3 years' of verifiable experience working with At-Risk Youth; or
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice or Psychology with 1 year experience
• Experience providing service to teens ages 10-18 with emotional, medical, and behavioral challenges required
• Must have valid driver's license for at least 1 year

Why Join Us?

• $19.00 per hour. 
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. 
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. 

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today

child care, youth counselor, youth support

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Ohio Mentor's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.