Behavioral Health Respite Provider

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Respite Provider role is onsite in Cleveland, OH, with part-time hours of up to 20 per week and typical shifts from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Compensation is $18–$21 per hour, depending on experience and licensure. Applewood Centers provides mental health, social services, and education to children, adolescents, and families. The provider gives youth enrolled in OhioRise short-term respite care in a structured setting at home, in the community, or both. Through supervision, companionship, and planned activities, the role supports young people’s social, emotional, and behavioral development while giving caregivers a temporary break.

What you'll do

• Provide short-term direct care to youth
• communicate with youth, families, and treatment team members
• update families on activities, progress, and concerns
• transport youth to selected community activities
• plan and participate in recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities
• maintain a safe, structured environment aligned with care plans
• support socialization
• complete assigned documentation
• protect client privacy and follow agency safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health

respite provider

cleveland oh

applewood centers

part-time

up to 20 hours/week

typical 2:00–7:00 pm shifts

youth services

ohiorise

direct care

social-emotional support

$18–$21/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 employee assistance program
• paid parental leave
• fertility and IVF support
• pet insurance
• tuition discount
• supervision for licensed roles
• 403(b) match
• life and long-term disability coverage
• PTO and paid holidays.

Why this role

The role serves youth ages 8–17 enrolled in OhioRise and may provide care during school hours, evenings, and weekends as needed.

About the employer

Applewood Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.