Respite Care Specialist

Beech Brook; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Cleveland is seeking a Respite Care Specialist to provide short-term therapeutic relief to youth under 21. This position involves working in the community and with families to support youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). Applicants should have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and a valid Ohio driver's license. Flexible hours primarily during evenings and weekends. Join a collaborative team that values creativity and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a community-based environment.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with no more than 5 points required.
• Able to provide own reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule respite sessions with families and youth.
• Provide transportation for youth to community activities.
• Complete progress notes for each interaction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Relationship building skills

Ability to work independently

Flexible and adaptable

Education

GED / High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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This range is provided by Beech Brook. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $22.00/hr

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Do you have experience working with youth in a community-based environment? If so, Beech Brook is currently hiring a PRN Respite Care Specialist. This position serves short-term therapeutic relief to youth who are enrolled in the OhioRise plan. The program’s goal is to improve child and family outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. The youth will be under the age of 21 who has Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) to prevent an inpatient or out-of-home stay. Respite services may include general supervision of the child, meal preparation and hands‑on assistance with personal care. Activities include supporting the child in the home or in the community while providing respite activities to support the youth. The Respite Care Specialist will complete a progress note for each interaction and work no more than 24 hours per week. Work hours are primarily evenings and weekends when youth are not in school. Regular hours are not guaranteed.

Education

• GED / High School Diploma, or higher

Essential Functions

• Ability to work with diverse populations with complex needs impacted by poverty
• Schedule respite sessions with families and youth in their home or community
• Provide transportation for the youth to selected community activities
• Follow agency protocols and meet documentation requirements of respite sessions in a sound and timely manner
• Knowledgeable of agency’s preferred methods of treatment, approved/prohibited activities
• Identify client strengths
• Use effective methods to establish and maintain parent communication
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the youth based on family and youth availability
• Demonstrate cultural competency
• Communicate effectively verbally and in written format, including relationship building skills
• Utilize computer as appropriate for documentation/reporting
• Follow safety protocols
• Travel to various locations as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team
• Access to a computer and comfortable using Word, Excel, Outlook
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license with no more than 5 points
• Able to provide own reliable transportation
• Beech Brook is an equal‑opportunity employer and a place where people are proud to work. As a “Trauma Informed Care” organization, we value our employees with appreciation for the impact of trauma and its relevance to our clients and staff. We employ the best people where staff feel valued, empowered, connected, inspired and part of something meaningful. We inspire creativity, passion, optimism, and fun!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Mental Health Care