Youth Care Navigator: Housing & Independence

Daybreak Inc.; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Daybreak is seeking a Care Coordinator in Dayton, OH to provide individualized, therapeutic-based support to YYAs experiencing homelessness and to guide them through housing transitions while linking them to essential programs and resources for long-term stability.

You will develop personalized treatment plans, coordinate with service providers, conduct home visits, and attend court dates to advocate for clients, all within a youth-centered, trauma-informed framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, criminal justice or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of program management, case management, behavioral health, or social services experience is 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

• Ensure all care coordination and housing-focused services prioritize rapid placement in stable housing without preconditions while offering flexible, youth-centered support that promotes independence and resilience for long-term success.
• Provide individualized case management services, life skills education, and linkage to educational, employment, financial, medical, housing, and other social resources tailored to the YYA’s treatment plan goals.
• Foster life skill development, social skills enhancement, independence and stability through personalized support, empowering YYAs to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of individualized treatment plans with YYAs and their service teams, identifying strategies or treatment options to ensure progress toward YYA goals.
• Engage, mentor, and meet with YYAs regularly as determined by program standards, promoting trusting relationships while delivering care coordination services throughout the full continuum of care including YYA choice and trauma-informed approaches.
• Conduct home visits as needed, ensuring at least one visit per month to the YYA’s apartment to assess progress and identify areas for growth as they work towards independence.
• Assist YYAs in developing schedules to track activities and appointments, ensuring consistency and follow-through.
• Accompany YYAs to court dates, SSI hearings, and other official appointments, advocating for their needs when appropriate.
• Assist YYAs in developing an exit plan and provide aftercare services to ensure long-term housing stability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, criminal justice or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university

Job description

Daybreak is seeking a Care Coordinator in Dayton, OH to provide individualized, therapeutic-based support to YYAs experiencing homelessness and to guide them through housing transitions while linking them to essential programs and resources for long-term stability.

You will develop personalized treatment plans, coordinate with service providers, conduct home visits, and attend court dates to advocate for clients, all within a youth-centered, trauma-informed framework.