Intake & Crisis Response Coordinator — Overnight (Weekend)

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

Job summary

DAYBREAK INC is seeking an entry-level weekend part-time coordinator in Dayton, OH to support intake, screening, and crisis response for missing or runaway youth. The role involves direct communication with youth, families, and partners, plus collaboration with law enforcement and community agencies.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, trauma-informed communication, MDT participation, and thorough documentation across multiple systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• At least two years of experience working directly with youth and young adults.

Responsibilities

• 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 requiring 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

DAYBREAK INC is seeking an entry-level weekend part-time coordinator in Dayton, OH to support intake, screening, and crisis response for missing or runaway youth. The role involves direct communication with youth, families, and partners, plus collaboration with law enforcement and community agencies.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, trauma-informed communication, MDT participation, and thorough documentation across multiple systems.