Youth Services Direct Care – Evening/Overnight

Genacross Lutheran Services; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,000 sign-on bonus

Paid orientation and training

Flexible scheduling options

Overtime and shift pay

Job summary

Genacross Lutheran Services in Maumee, OH is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in a structured residential setting. This full-time role offers evening and overnight shifts and includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

You will provide hands-on guidance to help youth develop life skills, build confidence, and foster healthy relationships, while collaborating with the care team to document progress and incidents.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Interest in supporting youth with behavioral needs.
• Ability to work in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and supervision to ensure a safe, structured residential environment.
• Encourage personal growth by helping youth develop healthy relationships and life skills.
• Lead activities promoting social development, recreation, and engagement.
• Assist with meals, personal care, transportation, and household tasks.
• Respond to challenging situations with trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation.
• Collaborate with the care team and document resident progress and incidents.
• Maintain a welcoming, clean, and safe living space.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Genacross Lutheran Services in Maumee, OH is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in a structured residential setting. This full-time role offers evening and overnight shifts and includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

You will provide hands-on guidance to help youth develop life skills, build confidence, and foster healthy relationships, while collaborating with the care team to document progress and incidents.