The Buckeye Ranch is seeking an Independent Living Specialist to join our My Place department. The Independent Living Specialist provides strength based and trauma informed case management for young adults living in the My Place Program. To monitor the living area and provide support and supervision for the total living environment in the young adult’s residence. To use a variety of skill sets to model, teach, and encourage young adults toward a positive and successful discharge from My Place into their own housing setting.
Learn about The Buckeye Ranch:
For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.
Schedule: Full-time, Non-Exempt
- Friday (3pm - 11pm)
- Saturday (8am-10pm)
- Sunday (8am - 4pm)
What you’ll do:
- Identify indicators of age-appropriate development in all domains for children of varying ages. Applies knowledge in all aspects of work: screening, care planning, client care, etc.
- Assist clients in developing age-appropriate activities, behaviors, and interpersonal skills. Sets and obtains conformance to clear behavioral limits appropriate for the client's background and development.
- Develop collaborative relationships with providers of services tailored to the needs of culturally diverse healthcare consumers and family members.
- Supervise multiple clients in milieu settings through active engagement utilizing strength-based language in interactions.
- Help with establishment of daily goals and follows up to assure attendance and participation in scheduled activities.
- Provide transportation for the clients as needed.
- Assist in planning daily, weekly, and monthly activities that will encourage young adults to become more socially interactive.
- Intervene as needed to manage or assist in crisis situations.
Our benefits:
Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401K + Employer Contribution
- Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
