Youth Residential Support Staff

Position Summary

EPOH Respite (Support) Staff provide daily supervision, structure, transportation, and relational support for students living in the EPOH home. This is a demanding, hands-on role that requires emotional maturity, strong boundaries, and a deep commitment to teamwork and biblical values.

This position is not a parental role. Support Staff work under the direction of Residential Staff and are expected to follow established systems, rules, and care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students during mornings, evenings, and after school


• Manage downtime and support students who lose outing privileges


• Provide transportation to: 
  
  
  
  • School (morning and afternoon)
  
  
  • Practices, programs, sports, clubs, and approved outings
  
  
  
  


• Stay home with students when Residential Staff attend meetings


• Assist with homework and daily routines


• Help maintain a clean and structured home environment: 
  
  
  
  • Monitor student chores (laundry, rooms, bathrooms, dishes, cleaning)
  
  
  • Care for shared first-floor common areas
  
  
  
  


• Prepare meals as needed, especially when Residential Staff are away


• Participate in BLOC and other programs (minimum 6 times) to understand expectations


• Occasionally attend student events to provide support and encouragement

Administrative & Training Duties

• Complete all required and mandatory training


• Learn household rules and procedures


• Assist with basic administration: 
  
  
  
  • Meetings, binders, documentation, RTIS support
  
  
  • Recording appliance temperatures (fridge, freezer, dishwasher)
  
  
  
  


• Administer medications as trained and authorized


• Submit a daily written debrief to Residential Staff summarizing: 
  
  
  
  • Student behavior
  
  
  • Conversations
  
  
  • Concerns or incidents
  
  
  
  

1st shift would be 7 am to 3 pm 

2nd shift would be 3pm- 11 pm

3rd shift would be 11 pm to 7 pm

Weekends would be 7 am to 7pm and 7 pm to 7 am