Education and Employment Specialist

Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 bringing an end to youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, its programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, neglected youth, and their families. About the Resilient Scholars Program This program will work with young people who have exited or are exiting from New Beginnings who are working towards graduating or obtaining their GED by providing tutoring, mentoring as well as providing workforce development. This is an intensive program with regular check-ins on progress towards graduation, job readiness and employment. Position Summary The Education and Career Specialist is responsible for conducting assessments and matching youth with tutors and support. They will work to ensure the implementation of education plans of each youth and establish plans for on-time graduation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a Human Services related field OR three years of experience working with at risk youth, vulnerable populations - preferably youth who have been involved in the criminal justice system
Experience in providing tutoring support and navigating the educational system required
Strong communication and organizational skills required
All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Pass the required clearances
Provide any additional information regarding previous records, if necessary

Responsibilities

Create and develop a personal Educational Plan with each youth; this plan includes information on what the client’s definition of academic success is along with their challenges and intended next steps; this plan will serve as the basis for program success and will also ensure to encapsulate information on attendance, grades, progress notes, any behavioral issues and modification plans, extracurricular and other supports required; tutor youth as needed
Re-evaluations of Education Plans at 6 month intervals or sooner based on client’s needs
Oversees virtual and in person tutoring services for clients; supervises tutors and checks in regularly to ensure clients are meeting studying and educational goals in tutoring
Creates overall curriculum for clients in programming; creates and regularly facilitates trainings and workshops on relevant topics including study skills development, graduation requirements, trade schools, college applications, college access exams, and other related topics
Collaborates with school staff, tutoring agency, and other educational supports when relevant
Provide familial support services including home visits; include family members in Education Plans
Refer clients to coding and technology courses and certification programs; supports clients in applying as well as throughout time in courses/programs
Collaborate with the Sasha Bruce College and Career Program Director when appropriate
Support or provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling when appropriate
Complete service documentation in client case records within 24-48 hours of the service; maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case files, written documentation, reports to track client progress and outcomes
Participates in regular team consultation meetings with staff working with shared clients
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, regular supervision and community outreach events as required; taking special care to ensure that 40 hours of required training are completed annually
Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or their designee
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to the Mission of Sasha Bruce Youthwork