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Adult Care Specialist

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC·Cincinnati, Ohio

$17 - $26/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Adult Care Specialist provides mentorship and support to young adults in a residential setting to foster independent living skills. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, managing crises, documenting services in an EHR, and ensuring a safe, structured environment.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Sheakley -
  • Cincinnati,
  • OH 45206Salary
  • Range: $17.00 - $25.63 HourlyAdult Care Specialist - 2nd Shift - Tuesday-Saturday - 3pm - 11pm Be the Difference. Be the Mentor. Be the Reason Someone Believes in Their Future. Every day is an opportunity to inspire, encourage, and empower young people as they build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. If you're passionate about helping youth overcome challenges, celebrate successes, and discover their potential, we'd love to meet you! As an Adult Care Specialist, you'll work alongside young adults (ages 18–24) in a residential setting, creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where they can grow, heal, and prepare for independent living. What You'll Do No two days are the same!
  • You'll have the opportunity to: Build meaningful, trusting relationships with youth through encouragement, mentorship, and positive engagement. Help young people identify goals and celebrate progress toward achieving them. Create a safe, structured, and welcoming environment where everyone feels respected and supported. Teach practical life skills including hygiene, self-care, budgeting, community resources, healthy relationships, and independent living. Facilitate fun, engaging individual and group activities that promote learning, teamwork, and personal growth. Use trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to help youth navigate challenges and build resilience. Support youth during difficult moments with empathy, patience, and effective crisis intervention techniques. Provide therapeutic interventions as outlined in individualized service plans and accurately document services provided. Prepare meals and encourage healthy daily routines. Transport youth to appointments, activities, school, work, and community events. Complete documentation in our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Communicate with teammates during shift changes to ensure excellent continuity of care. Participate in trainings, team meetings, and professional development opportunities to continue growing your skills. Help youth solve problems, make positive choices, and build confidence for successful independent living.
  • What
  • Makes
  • You a
  • Great
  • Fit
  • We're looking for someone who is: Compassionate, patient, and encouraging Passionate about helping young people succeed Skilled at building relationships and creating trust Calm under pressure and confident in handling challenging situations Flexible, dependable, and adaptable Organized with strong documentation skills A collaborative team player Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care Comfortable using Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems QualificationsQualifications Required High School Diploma or GED Valid driver's license with the ability to transport clients Ability to obtain or maintain CPR/First Aid certification Preferred Bachelor's degree Two or more years of experience working with at-risk youth or in a residential setting Coursework or experience in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Services, or a related field Work Environment This is an on-site position in a residential program serving young adults ages 18–24. Our team works together in shelters, group homes, and similar residential settings to provide around-the-clock support. Because our youth need us every day, schedules may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Requirements This is an active role!
  • You'll spend much of your shift: Standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the facility Lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds Working in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and quick thinking are essential The position may involve exposure to stressful situations, loud environments, communicable illnesses, and occasional verbal or physical aggression. Comprehensive training is provided to help staff respond safely and effectively. Why You'll Love This Role ✔ Build meaningful relationships that truly change lives ✔ Help young people discover their strengths and independence ✔ Every day brings new opportunities, new challenges, and new successes ✔ Ongoing training and professional development ✔ Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and growth ✔ The chance to make a lasting impact in your community If you're ready to inspire hope, build connections, and h

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. A bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience in residential or at-risk youth settings are preferred.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Transportation
  • Mentorship
  • Life skills training
  • Relationship building
  • Problem solving
  • Meal preparation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Electronic health records

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Ongoing training

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$17 - $26/hr
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Closes
Aug 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC

At Lighthouse, the light is always on, and the door is always open for any young person looking for help. And that’s only the beginning. Once inside, they receive the personalized care and unconditional support they need to thrive. At Lighthouse, a wide range of services is...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Ohio adult care roles stay consistently needed

In Ohio, Adult Care Specialist roles are typically in steady demand because providers need staff who can support adults with daily living, behavior, and community-based services. These jobs can be competitive when employers prefer candidates with experience working with at-risk youth, even though a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are the core requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant caregiving, de-escalation, and reliable transportation experience.

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