Residential Youth Specialist

Job overview

The Residential Youth Specialist role is onsite in Dayton, OH, in a group home foster-care program. Pay is $18–$20 per hour. The posting describes Unk’s Place as a mission-driven environment focused on youth safety, growth, and accountability. The specialist provides direct care and supervision to youth ages 4–10, supporting daily routines, life skills, and behavioral and emotional needs. The role documents shifts and incidents, transports youth to appointments and activities, and follows agency policies, safety procedures, and licensing standards.

What you'll do

• Supervise and support youth during assigned shifts
• assist with meals, hygiene, chores, and life skills
• respond to behavioral and emotional needs using approved strategies
• complete shift documentation and incident reports
• transport youth to appointments and activities
• follow agency policies, safety procedures, and licensing standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential youth specialist

dayton oh

unk’s place

$18–$20/hr

group home foster care

youth ages 4–10

direct care

life skills

behavioral support

shift documentation

training provided

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

No prior certifications are required; training in crisis prevention, first aid, safety response, documentation, and residential care standards is provided.

About the employer

UNKS PLACE INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.