Intake Coordinator (part-time) weekends 3rd shift

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

Job summary

Daybreak in Dayton, OH is seeking an entry-level part-time Weekend Intake and Crisis Response Coordinator to support runaway and missing youth reports, perform safety screenings, and coordinate with regional dispatch and law enforcement.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with at least two years of youth-facing experience, and offers weekend shifts from 11:00pm to 7:00am as part of the Third Shift overnight.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; an associate degree in a related field is preferred.
• Two years of experience working directly with youth or young adults; homelessness or housing instability experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to runaway and missing youth calls from dispatch, law enforcement, agencies, parents, guardians, and community members.
• Conduct safety screenings to determine exigent or unusual circumstances requiring law enforcement response.
• Make rapid, accurate safety decisions and determine appropriate response pathways.
• Handle emergency crisis calls and provide immediate support and guidance.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive communication with youth, families, and partners.
• Speak with returned youth when dispatched to assess safety and needs.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and dispatch to ensure timely responses.
• Document follow-up and coordinate with patrol or detectives.
• Participate in MDT meetings and case reviews as assigned.
• Communicate with out-of-home placement providers and community agencies.

Skills

Crisis response

Trauma-informed communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: Dayton, OH 45402
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $21.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Weekends
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Position Summary (part‑time weekends)

Third Shift overnight = 11:00pm - 7:00am

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 High School diploma or GED required, associates 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.