Family Interaction Specialist

Buckeye Ranch; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wonderful medical, dental, and vision 

Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the 

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term Disability

401K + Employer Contribution

Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness "

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

The Buckeye Ranch is hiring a Family Interaction Specialist in Whitehall, OH, to support families by coordinating services and facilitating enhanced visitation for children in kinship or foster care.

The role provides supervision, behavioral interventions, and leadership in a trauma-informed treatment setting to promote long-term stability for children and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Eligible for Qualified Mental Health certification.
• Active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for children and families and connect them to community resources.
• Facilitate enhanced visitation for children in kinship or foster care and support connections with parents and communities.
• Deliver individualized and group supervision and behavioral interventions in a trauma-informed, supportive environment.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: E Main St - Whitehall, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.08 - $23.84Hourly, Travel Percentage: 50 - 60%, Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 11a-7:30p, Saturday 9a-5p

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Family Interaction Specialist to join our Shared Services department. The Family Interaction Specialist provides comprehensive service coordination and connects children and families to essential community resources. With expertise in parenting education from infancy through young adulthood, this role supports families by facilitating enhanced visitation for children in kinship or foster care, helping maintain strong connections with their parents and communities. The specialist also delivers individualized and group-based supervision, behavioral interventions, and leadership to promote a trauma informed, supportive treatment environment. Through compassionate and evidence-based practices, the Family Interaction Specialist plays a vital role in fostering positive outcomes and long-term stability for children and families.

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.

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

Qualifications: Who you are

• You have a high school diploma, or GED.
• You have at least one year of relevant experience.
• You are eligible for a Qualified Mental Health certification.
• You have an active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.