Youth Support Specialist

3 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Better Morning, Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Youth Support Specialist to join our team in Washington, D.C.

Job Summary

This is a full-time contract position with a competitive hourly rate of $32.00-$35.00.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting young people as they transition from homelessness or unstable living situations to independent living.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build trust and rapport with youth participants to foster meaningful connections.
  • Conduct outreach to identify and engage at-risk or homeless youth in the community.
  • Develop individualized engagement strategies to encourage participation in programs and services.
  • Collaborate with case managers to assess participants' needs and goals.
  • Help youth develop life skills, such as communication, time management, and financial literacy.
  • Assist participants in navigating available resources.
  • Plan and facilitate recreational, educational, and skill-building activities.
Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Health Science (preferred) or 3 years of experience working with youth and/or homeless populations.

About Us

Better Morning, Inc. emerged as an outpatient behavioral health practice in Ashburn, VA in 2014.

We started as a certified provider for intensive in-home and community-based services for at-risk youth in the District of Columbia.

In August 2017, we were certified as a Core Service Agency by the DC Department of Behavioral Health.



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