Overnight Youth Housing Care Specialist

Daybreak; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak is seeking a Care Support Specialist to assist youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. You will foster a safe, trauma-informed residential environment, support daily living skills, and help implement individualized treatment plans.

You will lead group sessions, provide crisis intervention, monitor progress, and collaborate with clinical staff to promote stability and long-term well-being. Shifts may include evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED and five years’ working experience in a social services, education, behavioral health, or similar setting required.
• OR Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field AND two years of experience in a social services, education, behavioral health, or similar setting required.
• A minimum of two years of experience working directly with youth and young adults is required, those experiencing homelessness or housing instability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming, trauma-informed residential environment that respects the autonomy and dignity of all YYAs.
• Support YYAs in navigating daily living activities, reinforcing positive habits in areas such as good hygiene, housekeeping, time management, and meal preparation.
• Assist in life skills development and positive connections by facilitating and encouraging engagement in enrichment activities, social skill-building, and problem solving.
• Provide daily face-to-face crisis intervention and stabilization services; conflict resolution, coping strategies, and emotional regulation according to agency intervention training and the needs of the client.
• Offer empathetic listening and guidance to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and behavioral challenges.
• Lead structured groups focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, life skills, etc.
• Coordinate with the team and participate in client engagement and resident activities (i.e., groups, chores). Assist clients with daily living activities while maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Monitor and maintain communal spaces, ensuring they remain clean, organized, and conducive to a positive living experience.
• Assist in preparing units for move-ins and move-outs, ensuring units are safe, clean, and welcoming.
• Support YYAs in tracking their weekly schedules, reinforcing accountability for work, school and program participation.
• Conduct rounds and unit inspections, reinforcing program guidelines while ensuring a supportive and non-punitive environment.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Youth work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in social work/psychology/criminial justice or related field

Job description

Daybreak is seeking a Care Support Specialist to assist youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. You will foster a safe, trauma-informed residential environment, support daily living skills, and help implement individualized treatment plans.

You will lead group sessions, provide crisis intervention, monitor progress, and collaborate with clinical staff to promote stability and long-term well-being. Shifts may include evenings, overnights, and weekends.