Trauma-Informed Youth Care & Stabilization Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Support Specialist role supporting YYAs experiencing homelessness in Dayton, OH. Focus on safety, relationship-building, life skills, and trauma-informed care to promote stability and well-being. You will work with clinical staff to administer plans, facilitate groups, and monitor progress in a 24/7 facility.

This position may include evening, overnight, or weekend hours as needed to ensure continuous coverage and client support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and five (5) years in social services, education, behavioral health, or similar setting.
• OR Associate's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field and two (2) years in a similar setting.
• Minimum two (2) years direct experience with youth and young adults; homelessness experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, trauma-informed residential environment that respects autonomy and dignity.
• Assist youth in daily living activities, reinforcing hygiene, housekeeping, time management, and meals.
• Lead structured groups and facilitate coping skills, emotional regulation, and life skills sessions.
• Provide daily face-to-face crisis intervention and stabilization; support stress management and coping.
• Document shift events, maintain records, and ensure communication across shifts and teams.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Empathy

Group facilitation

Interagency collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Job description

Care Support Specialist role supporting YYAs experiencing homelessness in Dayton, OH. Focus on safety, relationship-building, life skills, and trauma-informed care to promote stability and well-being. You will work with clinical staff to administer plans, facilitate groups, and monitor progress in a 24/7 facility.

This position may include evening, overnight, or weekend hours as needed to ensure continuous coverage and client support.