Adult Care Specialist - PRN

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

Cincinnati, OH 45206
Position Type:
Part Time
Education Level: High School Diploma/Equivalent
Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any
Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Help young adults discover their strengths—and their future.

Are you the kind of person who can turn everyday moments into teachable ones? Do you believe every young person deserves support, dignity, and a chance to grow? If you light up at the idea of helping youth find stability, skills, and confidence, then you might be our next Adult Care Specialist!

SHEAKLEY CENTER FOR YOUTH is a multipurpose complex for homeless youth. The building houses 36 individual shelter bedrooms for youth ages 18‑24, 39 apartments, and a day resource center. Mental health care, life skills and job training, substance abuse services, and help finding employment and safe housing are provided. Our Street Outreach Team is also housed in the Sheakley Center.

• Shelter:
  Each young adult works with a case manager who helps the young adult develop a plan and implement it. The goal is to guide young people into safe, stable housing.
• Day Resource Center: A safe place for homeless teenagers and young adults to come in off the streets and get basic need items. Open every day 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., food, clothing, toiletries, laundry facilities, and computers are available. A registered nurse provides basic health care and first aid. Lunch is served daily.
• Street Outreach Team:
  They comb Cincinnati to help youth who are experiencing homelessness and connect them to resources.

This position is a PRN (as‑needed) role, offering flexible scheduling based on program and staffing needs. PRN staff provide coverage across all shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Priority staffing needs include:

• 2nd shift 3‑11:30pm
• Major holidays and holiday weekends
• Coverage for staff absences, increased program needs, and special events

Candidates should be comfortable working a flexible schedule and available to accept shifts as needed to support youth and program operations. Your schedule will match the needs of the youth we serve. That means you may work evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays to support program operations.

Local travel is typical, including transportation of clients using a personal or company vehicle.

• Engage & Inspire:
  Build meaningful connections with youth, helping them explore their goals and spark their potential.
• Support Growth:
  Implement strengths‑based, youth‑centered program goals to help residents move toward less restrictive settings.
• Supervise with Care:
  Maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment at all times.
• See the Whole Person:
  Understand each youth’s story, preferences, and challenges—and use that understanding in both daily interactions and crisis moments.
• Teach Real‑Life
  
  Skills:
  
  From hygiene to life skills to community resources, you’ll help young adults build confidence and independence.
• Provide Therapeutic Support:
  Deliver interventions as outlined in individualized service plans and complete all necessary documentation.
• Use Trauma‑Informed Language:
  Stay strength‑focused to help youth reach their full potential.
• Document Like a Pro:
  Keep thorough, timely notes in our electronic health record (EHR).
• Communicate Clearly:
  Coordinate seamlessly with the next shift so everything runs smoothly.
• Grow Professionally:
  Attend training, supervision, seminars, and staff meetings to sharpen your skills.
• Be a Role Model:
  Mentor, encourage, and model positive behavior and social inclusion.
• Problem Solve Together:
  Help youth navigate challenges with patience and empathy.
• Create Community:
  Organize or assist with structured groups, activities, and events.
• Get Them There:
  Provide transportation to and from program activities.
• Stay Compliant:
  Maintain high‑quality records, reports, and documentation.
• Make Meals:
  Prepare meals for residents as needed.
• Stay Trained:
  Maintain current knowledge on safety, safeguarding, crisis response, and policy updates.

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