About this role
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cincinnati, OH 45206Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $20.19 - $24.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesBe the steady voice. Be the advocate. Be the bridge to community success.
At Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, we believe every young person deserves a team that sees their strengths, supports their goals, and walks alongside them toward independence. We’re looking for a passionate, trauma-informed Case Manager who can keep the treatment team focused on what matters most: the client and their successful transition into the community.
If you thrive in relationship-based work, value collaboration, and want to make a measurable difference in the lives of youth and families—this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
You’ll serve as a central connector and advocate, ensuring services are thoughtful, coordinated, and responsive to each client’s needs.
Core Responsibilities
Keep the treatment team aligned and focused on client-centered outcomes
Assess client needs and determine appropriate levels of care and services
Provide direct support through case management, advocacy, crisis de-escalation, and therapeutic interventions
Help clients build independence and daily living skills for success at home, school, and in the community
Connect clients and families to natural supports and formal community resources
Coordinate crisis management and stabilization when needed
Address barriers to education and employment through targeted interventions
Develop, coordinate, and monitor individualized service, discharge, and case closure plans
Maintain accurate, timely documentation and billable service units in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
Act as a liaison between referral sources, community partners, and internal service lines
Support continuity of care through aftercare services, including monthly follow-up calls for six months post-discharge
QualificationsQualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field
OR HS/Associate’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
QMHS credential
Preferred
Experience providing mental health case management
CDCA certification
Additional Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and writing skills
Demonstrated computer proficiency
Why Lighthouse?
At Lighthouse, you’re not just filling a role—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team committed to stability, dignity, and opportunity for youth and families. We invest in professional development, value collaboration, and believe meaningful change happens through relationships.
Ready to help guide clients from treatment to thriving in the community?
Apply today and be the difference.
Other facts
About Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
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 available so the young person can connect with what they need in one place.
Approximately 400 young people sleep safely under a Lighthouse roof each night. And each one has the entire Lighthouse team on their side, providing access to therapy, case management, life skills training, and much more.
Whatever the challenge, Lighthouse is ready to support each young person and their family on their unique journey.
What you'll do
- The Case Manager will serve as a central connector and advocate for clients, ensuring that services are coordinated and responsive to their needs. They will assess client needs, provide direct support, and help clients build independence and daily living skills.
Ready to join Lighthouse Youth & Family Services?
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