Intake Coordinator (part-time) weekends 2nd shift

Daybreak; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Part time

Job summary

Daybreak in Dayton, OH is seeking an Intake Coordinator for the RONI Project. This weekend position handles missing/youth reports, conducts safety screenings, and connects families with services.

You’ll work with law enforcement and community partners in high-stress situations, providing crisis support and rapid decision making. Responsibilities include documentation, data entry across multiple systems, and collaboration with MDTs to ensure timely responses and proper follow-up for youth and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED required.
• An associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience working directly with youth and young adults required; homelessness/housing instability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to runaway and missing youth calls from regional dispatch, law enforcement, agencies, parents, guardians, and community members.
• Conduct safety screenings to determine exigent circumstances requiring immediate law enforcement response.
• Make rapid, accurate decisions regarding safety risk and appropriate response pathway.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive communication with youth, families, and partners.
• Enter and update information in multiple systems, including law enforcement records and grant databases.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, dispatch, and multidisciplinary partners for timely responses.
• Complete intake, prescreening, and safety assessment forms for every report.
• Support outreach staff with detailed intake information for follow-up services.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Strong communication

Rapid decision-making

Crisis response

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred (social work/psychology/criminal justice)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Dayton, OH 45402.

Position Type: Part Time.

Education Level: High School.

Salary Range: $21.50 per hour.

Travel Percentage: None.

Job Shift: Weekends.

Job Category: Nonprofit – Social Services.

Position Summary

The Intake Coordinator for the RONI (Runaway, Outreach, Notification, and Intervention) Project is responsible for receiving, screening, and responding to missing and runaway youth reports in partnership with law enforcement and community partners. This position serves as the first point of contact for families, agencies, and law enforcement when a youth is reported missing or has returned. The Intake Coordinator conducts safety screenings, completes intake documentation, enters data into multiple systems, coordinates with law enforcement, and provides crisis response and service connection for youth and families. The position requires trauma‑informed practice, rapid decision‑making, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in high‑stress, time‑sensitive situations.

This is a weekend position—every other Saturday & Sunday. Second Shift 3:00pm–11:00pm.

Duties & Responsibilities

Intake, Screening, and Crisis Response

• Receive and respond to runaway and missing youth calls from regional dispatch, law enforcement, agencies, parents, guardians, and community members.
• Conduct initial safety screenings to determine exigent or unusual circumstances that require immediate law enforcement response.
• Make rapid, accurate decisions regarding safety risk and appropriate response pathway.
• Take emergency crisis calls related to missing or returned youth and provide immediate support and guidance.
• Provide trauma‑informed, culturally responsive communication with youth, families, and partners.
• Speak directly with returned youth, when dispatched, outside the presence of guardians to assess safety and needs.

Law Enforcement and Community Coordination

• Work closely with law enforcement, dispatch, and multidisciplinary partners to ensure timely response to missing and returned youth.
• Communicate directly with regional dispatch and law enforcement when exigent circumstances are identified.
• Assist with follow‑up documentation and coordination when patrol or detectives complete original reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case reviews as assigned.
• Communicate with out‑of‑home placement providers, juvenile justice, child welfare, and community agencies regarding runaway reports.

Documentation and Data Entry

• Complete intake, prescreening, and safety assessment forms for every runaway or missing youth report.
• Enter and update information in multiple systems, including law enforcement record systems, Daybreak systems, and grant‑required databases.
• Upload and manage required documentation, photos, and releases of information.
• Complete supplemental and closing reports when youth are located or cases are resolved.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in compliance with grant, agency, and law enforcement standards.

Outreach and Location Support

• Conduct social media searches and online monitoring to assist in locating missing youth, when appropriate.
• Manage social media response pages related to runaway and missing youth alerts as assigned.
• Gather and document information related to youth’s friends, associates, hangout locations, and online presence.
• Support outreach staff by providing detailed intake information for follow‑up services.

Client Support and Service Connection

• Work directly with youth and families to identify immediate needs and connect them to appropriate services.
• Provide basic crisis support, safety planning, and referrals.
• Assist families with understanding next steps when youth have multiple runaway incidents.
• Support reunification and stabilization efforts when youth return.

Compliance and Grant Responsibilities

• Follow RONI Project policies, procedures, and workflow requirements.
• Adhere to all grant requirements, reporting timelines, and documentation standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and privacy laws.
• Participate in required trainings related to trauma, human trafficking, crisis response, and missing youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED required; an associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working directly with youth and young adults is required; those experiencing homelessness or housing instability preferred.