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Youth Ranch Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Care Management Coordinator to join our Care Management Entity. The Care Management Coordinator is skilled at engaging and working with children, youth, and families in ...

Group Therapist - Small Animals

Grove City, OH · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children ...

For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children ...

LPN - 1st Shift

Grove City, OH · On-site

$23.82 - $30/hr

For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children ...

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How much do youth ranch jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for youth ranch in Ohio is $18.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $21.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working at a youth ranch, and how can applicants prepare for them?

Staff at a youth ranch often encounter challenges such as managing diverse behavioral issues, maintaining emotional resilience, and balancing structured activities with flexibility to meet individual needs. Applicants can prepare by developing strong communication and conflict resolution skills, gaining experience working with youth in various settings, and familiarizing themselves with trauma-informed care practices. Teamwork is crucial, as staff regularly collaborate with counselors, educators, and other support personnel to create a safe and nurturing environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Youth Ranch Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Youth Ranch Worker, you need experience in youth mentorship, basic animal care, and often a background in social work, education, or a related field. Familiarity with ranch management tools, safety protocols, and sometimes certifications in first aid or crisis intervention are typically required. Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills help build trust and provide effective support to youth in challenging circumstances. These skills are crucial for creating a safe, nurturing environment that promotes personal growth and positive outcomes for young residents.

What is a Youth Ranch?

A Youth Ranch is a residential facility or program designed to provide care, guidance, and support for at-risk youth, often in a rural or ranch-like setting. These programs typically focus on helping young people develop life skills, emotional growth, and positive behaviors through structured activities, counseling, and mentorship. Youth ranches may offer educational services, therapeutic interventions, and recreational opportunities to help youth overcome challenges such as behavioral issues, trauma, or family difficulties.
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Care Management Coordinator

Care Management Coordinator

BUCKEYE RANCH

Whitehall, OH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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The Buckeye Ranch rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking aCare Management Coordinatorto join our Care Management Entity. The Care Management Coordinator is skilled at engaging and working with children, youth, and families in the community with significant behavioral health needs. Care Coordination team members provide care coordination activities aligned with The Buckeye Ranch (TBR) philosophy and mission - Providing hope and healing through family-centered, strengths based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and integrated and coordinated care. Care Coordination team members have a thorough understanding of local communities, skilled at developing working relationships with community agencies, and can identify potential community support for development to assist families/caregivers working collaboratively with Child and Family Teams. Care Coordination staff ensure children, youth and families have a voice and choice in all coordinated care and services provided pertinent to High Fidelity Wraparound certification training.

Learn about The Buckeye Ranch - Care Management Entity

The Buckeye Ranch is thrilled to support the mission of OhioRISE as a lead Care Management Entity in East Franklin County! OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence) is a specialized managed care program for youth with complex behavioral health and multi-system needs. As a Care Management Entity, The Buckeye Ranch will advocate and build a system of care, will provide Care Coordination with focus on meeting the unique needs of children and families, ensuring the best care, the right care, supported by strong communities. With partners across the community, The Buckeye Ranch CME will be a central place to help families, providers, and community partners navigate our complex systems. The work of the CME is in line with the mission of The Buckeye Ranch, restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families.

What you'll do:

  • Completion of training in High Fidelity Wraparound and skills-based training to provide Intensive (ICC) and Moderate (MCC) cases and ensure maintenance of training and certification requirements.
  • Identifycare coordination needs/services in line with CANS outcomes and High Fidelity Wraparound model certification and support development and implementation of care plans including networks of support to ensure best outcomes for children, youth, and families.
  • Schedulecontact and engages with families/providers with frequency based on the needs of the family, in adherence to level of Care Coordination; plans visits around family's needs (i.e., work schedules, school activities, etc.). Coordinates family-based-services for children, youth, and families in their home, school, and community.
  • Ensureservices identified on care plans are the most appropriate, least restrictive, and meet the safety and treatment needs of the child, youth, and family.
  • Link service to families and support appropriate referrals to local community services and resources.
  • Engage in communication with children, youth and family in a nurturing and emotionally safe manner. Ability to assess situations, identify needs, and support development of effective solutions.
  • Developcollaborative relationships with partners and community resources tailored to meet the needs of culturally diverse healthcare consumers and family.
  • Complete all documentation including, assessments, CANS, care plans, etc.

Our Benefits:

Benefit Effective Date:First of the month following 30 days of employment.

  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, 401-k plan, short and long-term disability
  • Education Assistance
  • License Reimbursement
  • Free CEU's and supervision hours for clinical licensure
  • And more...

Who you are:

  • You have a Bachelor's Degree human services field (preferred)
  • You have experience related to children’s behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, or a related public sector human services or behavioral healthcare field, providing community-based services to children and youth, and their family or caregivers.
    • Three years with a high school diploma or associate's degree
    • Two years with a bachelor's degree (human services field)
    • Master's degree (human services field)
  • You have an active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide employer sponsorship for a working visa. All applicants must, now and in the future, be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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