Housing Support Specialist, Awake Overnight (Young Adult Court)

The Overnight Housing Support Specialist is responsible for providing overnight supervision and support in a bridge home with up to six residents. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, stable, and supportive environment by responding to resident needs and crises as they arise, while consistently upholding and enforcing house guidelines.

What You Will Do

Provide evening support to residents, including assistance with routines, meal preparation, and daily living skills. Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based guidance to help residents adapt to the home and adhere to program expectations. Use calm, clear communication and de-escalation techniques in crisis situations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a strong commitment to supporting young adults in their recovery and personal development. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a high level of skill with qualities such as resourcefulness, dependability, initiative, and sound judgment.

Requirements

• High School diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years in the field of Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or a related field
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with youth, preferably transition-age youth (TAY), in a residential, recovery, behavioral health, or supportive housing setting
• Previous experience with CSEC (commercially sexually exploited children) is highly preferred
• Experience working sensitively with individuals impacted by violence, using trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing techniques
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound and timely decisions under pressure, particularly when managing youth crises
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical decision-making in all aspects of the role
• Ability to think critically and strategically, identifying opportunities and challenges and developing solutions to support youth success

Benefits

• Medical – Blue Shield HMO & PPO + HRA
• Delta Dental
• Vision (EyeMed Network)
• FSA – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Mental Health through Headspace (virtual & in person therapy included)
• EAP – through Unum & Headspace
• Life/Disability/Accident/Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• 403b with company match
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5 Sick Days per year
• Up to 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Year one - 15 Days of PTO accrued at 5 hours per pay period
• 13 Company Paid Holidays