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Latin American Youth Center
Washington
Job Description Job Description The Youth Engagement Specialist is a full-time position. This position provides direct therapeutic care to program participants in Washington, DC to prevent emotional and/or behavioral dysregulation and provide immediate crisis intervention. The Youth Engagement Specialist also provides enrichment and community buil
Job Source: Latin American Youth CenterSasha Bruce Youthwork Inc
Washington, DC, United States
Job Description Job Description YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST The SBY Youth Engagement Specialists provide comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults impacted by homelessness and involved in street activities (gangs, violence, drug use/sale and survival sex). Services provided by the youth engagement specialists include, assistance
Job Source: Sasha Bruce Youthwork IncLatin American Youth Center
Washington, DC, United States
Job Description Job Description The Youth Engagement Specialist is a full-time position. This position provides direct therapeutic care to program participants in Washington, DC to prevent emotional and/or behavioral dysregulation and provide immediate crisis intervention. The Youth Engagement Specialist also provides enrichment and community buil
Job Source: Latin American Youth CenterSasha Bruce Youthwork Inc
Washington
Job Description Job Description YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST The SBY Youth Engagement Specialists provide comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults impacted by homelessness and involved in street activities (gangs, violence, drug use/sale and survival sex). Services provided by the youth engagement specialists include, assistanc
Job Source: Sasha Bruce Youthwork IncSasha Bruce Youthwork Inc
Washington
Job Description Job Description ABOUT US Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth and families in the Washington DC area. The agency includes 19 programs ranging from shelter for homeless youth to service-enriched transitional housing to street outreach, as well as a variety of couns
Job Source: Sasha Bruce Youthwork IncSasha Bruce Youthwork Inc
Washington
Job Description Job Description 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 more th
Job Source: Sasha Bruce Youthwork IncSasha Bruce Youthwork Inc
Washington
Job Description Job Description Overnight Youth Engagement Specialist Full Time Job Summary: At Sasha Bruce: We value hard work and dedication to helping homeless youth move into strengthened family relationships and thriving young adulthood. We value a sense of respect for each other and the youth we serve. We seek people to
Job Source: Sasha Bruce Youthwork IncKBEC Group Inc.
Washington
Job Description Job Description Salary: $20-$22 hourly rate Job Description Position Title: Youth Engagement Specialist (Part-Time) Supervisor: Program Manager - Youth Temporary Housing Program (YTH) Program Area Youth Transitional Housing Department: Homeless Intervention Services Job Summary The Youth Engagement Specialist provides
Job Source: KBEC Group Inc.Washington, DC, United States
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 more than 45 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.
About Bruce House:
Bruce House is a short-term stay for youth between the ages of 12-17. Youth are placed in our care for various reasons. Bruce House is open 24/7 365 days a year and operates a 24-hour Crisis Hotline. Our focus is on understanding our residents through a trauma-informed lens and approach. During their stay, youth are encouraged to participate in various life skill groups and family counseling sessions as the goal of the program is family reunification and stabilized placements. Bruce House collaborates with various private and government agencies to obtain desired outcomes.
Job Summary :
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) is responsible for the coordination of the daily activities of the Bruce House. The YES creates a safe and caring environment for high-risk youth in the residence that are in crisis. The position requires an individual who can actively contribute to a positive, stable, and responsive environment for youth. The YES is responsible for monitoring the safety and conduct of house residents, engaging in positive interactions with youth and other staff and providing clinical and crisis intervention as needed.
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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Youth Engagement Specialist jobs in Washington, DC, United States
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