Residential Support Specialist

DayToDay Health; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DayToDay Health is seeking a Youth Housing Support Staff to provide direct, trauma-informed support to at-risk and homeless youth in shelter and housing programs. You will build trusting relationships and help youth develop daily living skills to promote independence and stability.

You will monitor safety, respond to crises, document progress, and connect youth with community resources. Working with a collaborative team, you’ll support educational and housing goals while upholding dignity and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable youth and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to respond effectively to crises.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based practices.
• Coordinate services with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, respectful relationships using a strengths-based approach.
• Assist youth with daily living skills that promote independence and stability.
• Monitor safety, support wellbeing, and respond appropriately to crises.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and case notes.
• Collaborate with case managers and connect youth with community resources.
• Work effectively with a collaborative, inclusive team to support educational and housing goals.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis de-escalation

Strong communication

Youth support

Documentation

Job description

Youth Housing Support Staff provide direct, trauma-informed support to at-risk and homeless youth in shelter and housing programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting, respectful relationships using a strengths-based approach.
• Assist youth with daily living skills that promote independence and stability.
• Monitor safety, support wellbeing, and respond appropriately to crises.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and case notes.
• Collaborate with case managers and connect youth with community resources.
• Work effectively with a collaborative, inclusive team to support educational and housing goals.

Qualifications/skills

• Experience or demonstrated ability to support vulnerable youth and maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong crisis response, judgment, and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply trauma-informed, strengths-based practices.
• Comfort with documentation and coordinating services with external partners.