Youth Worker

Enterlock Corp. dba Heaven Sent Homes; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterlock Corp. dba Heaven Sent Homes in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Youth Worker to provide direct supervision and supportive care for youth in group homes. This full-time, on-site role focuses on safety, behavioral guidance, and developing life skills within trauma-informed practices.

You will implement care plans, document observations, and collaborate with schools and service providers. The position requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, a high school diploma, and

Qualifications

• Youth Work, Youth Services, and Youth Mentoring experience
• Social Work or related helping professions understanding care plans and resources
• Strong communication skills and professional documentation
• Experience with diverse youth populations and behavioral challenges beneficial
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, set boundaries, and follow policies and state regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework preferred
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays; participate in ongoing training
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet background check requirements

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Youth
• Monitor youth activities and conduct hourly checks
• Model positive interactions and facilitate problem solving
• Supervision of Activities including meals and cleaning
• Oversee bedtimes and wake times per program schedule
• Supervise chores and recreational activities
• Distribute medications to youth
• Provide crisis intervention to youth and families
• Transport clients to appointments, outings, or school
• Document observations and incidents; communicate with supervisors and care teams
• Collaborate with schools and external service providers
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized living environment
• Follow program policies and procedures
• Attend staff meetings and training; participate in on-call schedule
• Cover additional shifts as needed and work with volunteers
• Manage resources prudently to extend supplies and equipment

Skills

Youth Work

Youth Services

Youth Mentoring

Social Work

Communication

Diversity experience

Boundaries

Education (courses)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; coursework preferred

Job description

Company Description

Enterlock Corp. dba Heaven Sent Homes is a non-profit organization that has operated boys and girls group homes across Cincinnati since 2017. The organization is dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and structured living environments for youth in need of care and guidance. Team members work collaboratively to promote stability, personal growth, and positive life outcomes for residents. Staff are encouraged to bring compassion, professionalism, and accountability to their work with youth and families.

Role Description

The Youth Worker role is a full-time, on-site position based in Cincinnati, OH. This role involves providing direct support and supervision to youth in group home settings, including monitoring daily activities, promoting safety, and encouraging positive behavior. The Youth Worker will help implement individualized care plans, lead life-skills and recreational activities, and offer mentoring and guidance to support emotional and social development. Responsibilities include documenting observations and incidents, communicating with supervisors and care teams, and collaborating with external partners such as schools and service providers. The Youth Worker will also assist with transportation, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean, organized environment while consistently modeling respectful, trauma-informed interactions.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Youth Work, Youth Services, and Youth Mentoring to effectively support and guide young people in group home settings.
• Candidates should possess skills in Social Work or related helping professions to understand care plans, community resources, and supportive interventions.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, active listening, and professional documentation.
• Experience working with diverse youth populations, including those with behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges, is beneficial.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, set healthy boundaries, and follow organizational policies and state regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant coursework or degrees in social services, psychology, education, or related fields are preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and to participate in ongoing training.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet transportation and background check requirements, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Youth
• Responsible for being aware of activities of all youth at all times. Checks should be conducted every hour on every youth regardless of their location or activity in the house.
• Monitor youth interactions, model appropriate interactions, and facilitate problem solving with youth.
• Supervision of Activities
• Responsible for supervising meal time preparation with the supervisor and cleaning up with youth.
• Responsible for supervising bedtimes and wake up time by following program schedule and policy.
• Responsible for supervising and participating in completion of any chores and work details.
• Responsible for supervising recreational activities of youth.
• Responsible for supervising and distribution of medications to youth.
• Responsible for providing crisis intervention to youth and families as needed.
• Responsible for transporting clients to and from appointments and recreational outings or school.

Facility Responsibilities:

• Maintain Department of Health standards at all times by maintaining cleanliness and up-keep of the house.
• Maintain security of the house. Check and secure all doors and windows at assigned times.
• Maintain Safety standards at all times.
• Responsible for house laundry as scheduled in each program.
• Responsible for reporting any needed repairs to the Program Director.
• Responsible for cleaning any designated areas such as staff offices, staff bathrooms, etc.

Program and Staff Responsibilities:

• Responsible for logging all activities of the shift including each youth’s activities, events and housekeeping issues.
• Responsible for maintaining house coverage and order at all times.
• Responsible for following the program schedule of activities at the time assigned.
• Responsible for conducting house meetings with youth when necessary.
• Responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings and attending training as assigned by the Program Director.
• Responsible for participating in the on-call schedule.
• Responsible for covering additional shifts in an emergency or in the absence of other staff.
• Responsible for working with any assigned volunteers.
• Responsible for being and supervising youth in being economical in the consumption of supplies and equipment.
• Follow all written program policies and procedures.
• Perform any tasks assigned by the Program Director.
• Maintain open communication and cooperation with all team members.

Standards of Performance:

The Youth Worker’s performance will be rated satisfactory when:

• Youth are supervised and Youth Worker interacts with them frequently during the shift.
• Schedule of program activities is adhered to in a positive and timely way.
• Facility is clean, safe, and secure at all times during the shift.
• All program policies and procedures have been adhered to.
• All loggings have been completely written by the end of the shift – including reporting of any incidents.
• Team supervision is utilized effectively.

8 hour and 12 hour shifts available. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.