Respite Provider

Job Details:
Level: Entry,

Job Location:

Cincinnati, OH 45206, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/Equivalent, Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.75 Hourly, Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services, Respite Provider

Be the Break That Helps a Family Keep Going

At Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, meaningful support can make all the difference. We are seeking a compassionate, dependable Respite Provider who can give caregivers temporary relief while creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment for young people from birth through age 21 who have a mental health diagnosis.

As a Respite Provider, you will help young people build skills, experience positive connections, and participate in activities that support their well-being. Your work will also give parents and caregivers valuable time to rest and recharge.

• Provide short-term supervision and support for children and young adults.
• Help clients strengthen social, communication, coping, and independent-living skills.
• Plan and lead social, recreational, and educational activities.
• Serve as a consistent and encouraging role model.
• Help clients develop natural support systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support individualized goals.
• Build professional, supportive relationships with parents and guardians.
• Complete documentation within organizational and accreditation time frames.

You may be a great fit if you bring:

• Empathy, compassion, and patience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A trauma-informed approach.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of disabilities and mental health needs.
• The ability to use effective behavior-management techniques

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and trauma-informed support skills.
• Ability to work according to client and family needs, which may frequently include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel locally and transport clients using a personal vehicle.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.

• Experience understanding and engaging individuals with mental illness or psychiatric symptoms.
• Understanding of how mental health symptoms may affect functioning and behavior.
• Knowledge of recovery and resiliency concepts.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

This is not a one-setting role. You may support clients in their homes, schools, community locations, or a professional office environment. The position offers hybrid work options, with remote and in-office expectations coordinated according to team and business needs.

If you are patient, resourceful, and passionate about helping young people and families thrive, we invite you to bring your talents to Lighthouse Youth & Family Services.

Apply today and become the trusted support that helps a young person grow while giving a caregiver the opportunity to recharge.

This is a non-exempt position with no supervisory responsibilities.