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Structure
Implement daily schedules, routines and activity plans that create predictability and stability for youth in care.
Columbus, Ohio · Now Hiring
Direct
Support
Staff
Help create the structure, safety, consistency and connection adolescents need to heal, grow and move forward.
Short application · Mobile-friendly · Interview scheduling for qualified applicants
Adolescent Residential
Behavioral Health Setting
12-Hour Shifts
PRN Priority · Part Time
CARF Accredited Agency
Ohio DBH Licensed
The Position
What you'll
actually do.
Direct Support Staff play a foundational role in AFLH's residential programs. These are the people youth see every day — and that consistency matters.
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Safety
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment through attentive supervision, de-escalation and emergency response procedures.
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Documentation
Complete required shift notes, incident reports and service documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
✓Provide direct supervision and safety monitoring of adolescents during assigned shift.
✓Implement individualized service plans and behavioral support strategies as directed.
✓Facilitate and support daily living skills, activities, programming and scheduled routines.
✓Transport youth to appointments, activities and other off-site locations as assigned.
✓Administer or assist with medications under the direction of a licensed clinical professional.
✓Coordinate with clinical and program staff on progress, concerns and incident follow-up.
✓Complete shift notes, incident reports, logs and required documentation on time.
✓Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, dignity and respect at all times.
✓Complete residential responsibilities that support a safe, clean program environment.
Minimum Expectations
Clear standards.
No surprises.
AFLH is looking for dependable professionals who can work consistently with adolescents in a structured behavioral health residential setting. Final eligibility is based on the requirements applicable to the position and successful completion of AFLH's hiring and onboarding process.
✓Reliable attendance, punctuality and dependable communication.
✓Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
✓Ability to follow written plans, procedures and supervisor direction.
✓Comfort working with adolescents who may have behavioral health, emotional or trauma-related needs.
✓Ability to document services, observations and incidents accurately and within required timeframes.
✓Ability to respond appropriately during behavioral or emergency situations.
✓Successful completion of required screening, orientation, training and competency requirements.
✓Ability to work collaboratively with residential, behavioral health and leadership teams.
Important: Direct Support Staff responsibilities are performed in accordance with AFLH policies, individualized service plans, safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. Specific hiring, screening and training requirements are reviewed with candidates during the hiring process.
Why AFLH
Work that matters — with standards that match.
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Mission
Contribute to environments designed around healing, stability, skill development and lasting progress for Ohio youth.
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Integrity
Join a CARF-accredited, Ohio DBH-licensed organization that centers accountability, dignity and responsible care.
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Teamwork
Operate as part of a coordinated team with clear communication, shared expectations and resident-centered care.
By Appointment Only
Wednesday Virtual
Hiring Interviews
Wednesday interviews are held virtually by appointment. Submit your application, upload your résumé and complete the prescreen to be considered. Selected applicants will receive a link to schedule a virtual interview.
Take the First Step
Tell us a little
about yourself.
This short prescreen takes about two minutes. Complete answers help the AFLH hiring team identify candidates whose availability and experience fit current staffing needs.
Hiring information only.
Do not submit Social Security numbers, banking details, medical records or identity documents through this hiring page.
Do not submit Social Security numbers, banking details, medical records or identity documents through this hiring page.
Secure Application
Continue to the Secure AFLH Application
Complete the secure AFLH application and prescreen, including your résumé. Selected applicants will receive a scheduling link for a Wednesday virtual interview and confirmation with joining instructions.
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