Part-Time Youth Engagement Specialist

1 month ago

Washington, United States Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc Full time
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Part-Time Youth Engagement Specialist

Part Time

Washington, DC, US

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Salary Range: $22.00 Hourly

Part Time, Weekend Youth Engagement Specialist

Saturday and Sunday (16 hours per week) (1 position available)

11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Pregnant and Parenting ILP Program:

Sasha Bruce Youthwork seeks motivated and dynamic team members to join us at Pregnant and

Parenting ILP – an independent living residential program for pregnant and parenting young adults.

Pregnant and Parenting ILP is an independent living program for young moms between the ages of

18-21 and their children. The program participants receive supportive services including on site case

management, counseling, and life skills education through individual and group sessions. The

Pregnant and Parenting ILP program has the capacity to serve 6 mothers and their children.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, The Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) is

responsible for coordination of daily activities within the program. The YES creates a positive, stable

and welcoming environment for young families. The YES is responsible for monitoring the safety of

the program residents, engaging in positive interactions with program participants and other staff

and providing clinical and crisis intervention as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for reporting, planning and implementation of the weekend activity schedule.

● Provides on-site supervision, while maintaining professional boundaries, and crisis

intervention and counseling services to youth in residence.

● With direction from the Program Manager, helps plan for, directs, and/or provides support for

recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that are in alignment with individual client

goals.

● Answers and records all phone calls and visitors, maintains supervision of the program, and

enforces program rules while ensuring the safety of residents.

● Works collaboratively with other SBY staff, programs, families, and agencies, to help youth

develop or follow-through on individual service plan goals.

● Engages program participants in a variety of activities, supporting them in achieving daily

goals, and engaging them in productive dialogue, building life skills, and problem solving.

● Facilitates life skills groups on topics of interest to teens relative to positive social and

emotional development.

● Makes regular apartment inspections and in the area immediately outside.

● Maintains necessary documentation, including but not limited to, legible, comprehensive and

accurate reports of program activities in the program log. All documentation must be

submitted within 24-48 hours.

● Oversees the safety and cleanliness of the program site including coordinating and

managing residents’ daily chores. At times, perform light janitorial duties such as sweep,

mop, taking-out trash. Advise Program Manager of building maintenance needs.

● Carries out emergency fire evacuation and emergency procedures in case of an illness or

accident.

● Assists with shift-coverage when schedule gaps occur due to staff shortage.

● Attend scheduled family activities and field trips.

● Participates in regular supervision and staff meetings.

● Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant degree such as Social Work, Psychology or Human

Services.

Required: High School Diploma or GED with 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in Human Services or

related field (preferably working with adolescents/young adults);

● Must learn and apply positive behavior modification techniques, model effective de-

escalation, and problem-solving skills.

● 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

detail oriented.

● All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation; pass

the required clearances; and provide any additional information regarding previous records, if

necessary.

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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