Senior Youth Housing Programs Specialist

Daybreak; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak in Dayton, OH seeks an experienced Housing Administrator to coordinate daily operations of housing programs, ensuring smooth client transitions and strong landlord partnerships in a Youth and Young Adult (YYA) focused approach.

You will support move-ins, lease processes, compliance, and collaborate with internal teams to address housing challenges, applying Housing First for Youth principles that prioritize stability, choice, and self-determination for YYAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in human services or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in property management, housing coordination, or real estate operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client transitions from streets or shelters into housing options with timely occupancy.
• Collaborate with YYA team to match participants based on safety, proximity, and client choice.
• Manage move-in processes including unit readiness and paperwork.
• Meet with clients on leases, program compliance, financial responsibilities, and rights.
• Serve as primary liaison to landlords; recruit landlords willing to rent to YYAs.
• Conduct weekly apartment inspections for compliance with regulations.
• Provide consultation to case management on housing-related concerns and crises.
• Educate clients on lease contracts and tenant rights.
• Partner with Housing Director on program development, data collection, reporting.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Teamwork

Organization

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Daybreak in Dayton, OH seeks an experienced Housing Administrator to coordinate daily operations of housing programs, ensuring smooth client transitions and strong landlord partnerships in a Youth and Young Adult (YYA) focused approach.

You will support move-ins, lease processes, compliance, and collaborate with internal teams to address housing challenges, applying Housing First for Youth principles that prioritize stability, choice, and self-determination for YYAs.