Trauma-Informed Youth Care Specialist

Daybreak; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak is seeking an entry-level Care Specialist in Dayton, OH to support youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. The role focuses on safety, relationship-building, life skills, and trauma-informed care within a residential HUB setting.

The position involves crisis intervention, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical staff to promote stability and well-being of YYAs. High school diploma or GED with relevant experience required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED AND five (5) 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 (2) years of experience in a social services, education, behavioral health, or similar setting required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working directly with youth and young adults is required, those experiencing homelessness or housing instability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and 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.
• Lead structured groups focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, life skills, etc.

Skills

Youth experience

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in social work/psychology/criminial justice

Job description

Daybreak is seeking an entry-level Care Specialist in Dayton, OH to support youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. The role focuses on safety, relationship-building, life skills, and trauma-informed care within a residential HUB setting.

The position involves crisis intervention, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical staff to promote stability and well-being of YYAs. High school diploma or GED with relevant experience required.