Youth Behavioral Respite Provider

Job overview

The Youth Behavioral Respite Provider role is delivered in youths’ homes and in the community across Knox County, including Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, and Danville, OH. Pay is $20–$23 per hour based on experience. The provider gives planned short-term relief to caregivers of children and teens enrolled in OhioRISE. Sessions are part-time, 10–25 hours per week, typically after school, evenings, and weekends. The provider supervises and engages youth in safe, structured activities while following individualized care plans and using positive, trauma-informed approaches. Communication with caregivers and the care team, de-escalation, and timely documentation support continuity and safety.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one supervision and support during scheduled 3–6 hour sessions
• plan and lead age-appropriate recreational, social, and community activities
• follow individualized care plans
• reinforce coping, social, communication, and daily-living skills
• recognize escalation and use approved de-escalation techniques
• transport youth to approved activities in a personal vehicle
• communicate with caregivers and supervisors
• complete same-day service notes
• maintain confidentiality and attend required training and check-ins.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth behavioral respite provider

youth support

behavioral health

ohiorise

trauma-informed care

de-escalation

after-school

evening and weekend sessions

mount vernon oh

knox county

$20–$23/hr

mileage reimbursement

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Referral bonus, paid training, and mileage reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires age 18 or older, high school diploma or GED, valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, acceptable driving record, and ability to pass BCI/FBI background checks. First aid, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation training are provided and paid for if not already held. Travel is required; mileage is reimbursed.

About the employer

First Step Healthcare LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.