Housing Support Specialist, Awake Overnight (Lighthouse

Description

Since 1981, the Orangewood Foundation has passionately advocated for young people facing foster care, homelessness, and trafficking. Our mission is to empower these individuals by supporting the futures they envision, providing dedicated one-on-one support to help them achieve their dreams and goals.

We provide programs and services in four essential areas:
Basic Needs & Support, Education, Life Skills & Employment, and Transitional Housing & Support.

A community where every young person thrives. This is our long‑term goal for young people in Orange County. We embody this goal every time we talk to a young person, a volunteer, a community member, and to each other.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Flexible Scheduling, Powerful Teamwork, Personal Fulfillment, Thriving Community, Professional Development, Mental & Physical Wellness, Competitive Compensation

At Orangewood, recently ranked #27 in Best Places to Work 2025, we take pride in fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. We ask all staff to uphold the following core values:
Trust, Respect, Empathy, Inclusion, and Advocacy

Housing Support Specialist, Awake Overnight, Lighthouse

Full-Time;
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Sunday-Thursday 8pm – 4:30am

Overnight Housing Supervisor

Housing

Our housing continuum spans across multiple programs targeting various Transitional Age Youth (TAY) populations, offering tailored support to meet their unique needs and experiences. Through our multi-site Housing Program, we serve young adults ages 18-25 for up to 24 months. This program provides safety and shelter while promoting the self‑determination of youth experiencing homelessness - including those who are unstably or unsafely housed - by honoring their identities, lived experiences, and system involvement.

Integrated within this continuum, are specialized housing programs focused on TAY marginalized groups such as single parents, survivors of trafficking, LGBTQ+, ESA owners, and Young Adult Court Program participants with SUD needs.

The Overnight Housing Support Specialist is responsible for providing overnight supervision and support in a bridge home with up to ten 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. The position also includes cross site training, support and coverage.

When considering this job opportunity, please be aware that the role may involve high stress levels due to mitigating participant crises and potential exposure to vicarious trauma. It is essential to prioritize self-care and seek appropriate support when needed.

• Maintain a safe, orderly, and healing centered environment throughout the night.
• Conduct and document routine wellness checks, when appropriate, to ensure the safety and well‑being of all residents.
• Perform nightly household tasks to uphold hygiene and cleanliness in shared living spaces.
• 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.
• Support residents in progressing toward recovery goals established in collaboration with their Care Coordinator.
• Use calm, clear communication and de‑escalation techniques in crisis situations; mediate interpersonal issues among residents when needed.
• Collaborate with the Housing Coordinator and Program Supervisor to understand residents' individual needs, histories, and goals.
• Accurately complete daily progress notes, special incident reports, and log updates to track resident activity and significant events.
• Uphold all program policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and accountability within the home.

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