Youth Support Specialist

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.

As a Youth Support Specialist, you will engage in activities with youth throughout Franklin County. You will be 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. You will provide support to youth to ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan. You will establish a therapeutic relationship with client(s) to ensure effective interventions, direct support, and service delivery. You will organize and determine recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations. You will plan and facilitate psychoeducational/allied therapies/groups as well. You will maintain current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with Company policy, program, and state statutes. You will complete and submit all required documents. You will provide supervisor with feedback and data relevant to day-to-day human/social services, Service Plans, or administrative policy. You will attend and participate in required meetings including monthly treatment plan meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, training, and other meetings as mandated. You will coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities including light housekeeping and meal preparation. You may provide transportation for youth receiving services, planned and/or necessary activities, and appointments. You will maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with Company policy. You will perform 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 a 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! As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.