Full-Time Youth Engagement Specialist
3 months ago
About Us:
Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region.
Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe
homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For
almost 50 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at ending youth
homelessness in the DC region. Today, the programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach
over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families.
This is a great opportunity to work with a focused, mission-oriented organization that has a kind and
caring work environment and makes a difference in our community every day. [For FT positions only] In
addition to competitive pay, we offer health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, 12 paid
holidays, vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave, as well as a 403(B) plan.
The Independent Living Program (ILP):
The Independent Living Program is a 24-months Apartment Style living residential program designed
to assist twelve (12) homeless young adults between ages 18-24, in acquiring the skills and
resources they need to live independently.
ILP provides comprehensive services including life skills, employment, education, housing,
counseling, referrals to other community services. Upon completion of the program, each young
adult will receive aftercare services to ensure continued independence.
Job Summary:
The Youth Engagement Specialist is responsible for monitoring the safety and conduct of house
residents; and providing clinical and crisis intervention, as needed. The shift days and hours
are Monday - Wednesday from 7am to 3pm and Thursday & Friday from 3pm to 11pm.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for reporting, planning and implementation of the weekday activity schedule.
- Make regular house check inspections inside the building and in the area immediately outside and check individual rooms when necessary.
- Maintain all necessary records, including but not limited to: legible, comprehensive and accurate reports of house activities in the house log.
- Provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling.
- Carry out emergency fire evacuation, and emergency procedures in case of an illness or accident.
- Provide office coverage, answer and record all phone calls and visitors.
- Ensure supervision of house participants to include enforcing house rules and house safety.
- Participate in training provided or recommended by the Agency, during non-shift hours, as required.
- Participate in regular supervision meetings with the program director.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED with 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in Human Services or a related
field. Prior experience working with adolescents/young adults required.
- Strong spoken and written English language skills, including report writing.
- Possess a valid Driver’s License, pass required DC clearances (and other states as applicable).
- Experience working with youth, teens, and families dealing with trauma, crisis, and community stress.
- Great work ethic, excellent time management, efficiency, problem solving, and customer service skills.
- Possess good organizational skills, the ability to multitask, maintain confidentiality, and be detailed oriented.
- Ability to work extra hours, attend meetings/training, when needed.
Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is also
committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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