Part-Time Youth Engagement Specialist

Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc • Washington, DC

90d

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 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. 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required with at least 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 and model effective de-escalation and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to gain and sustain various background and clearance checks as required.
• Must have and maintain a current driver’s license.
• Possess basic computer skills and great customer service skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detailed oriented and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work extra hours, attend meetings/training, when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision, while maintaining professional boundaries, and crisis intervention and counseling services to youth in residence.
• Help plan for, direct, and/or provide support for recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that are in alignment with treatment or permanency goals.
• Answer and record all phone calls and visitors, maintain supervision of the house, enforce house rules and ensure house safety.
• Engage with youth in a variety of activities from breakfast through bedtime, supporting them in achieving daily goals, and engaging them in productive dialogue, building life skills, and problem solving.
• Facilitate life skills groups on topics of interest to teens relative to positive social and emotional development.
• Make regular house check inspections inside the building and in the area immediately outside and check individual rooms routinely.
• Maintain necessary records, including but not limited to, legible, comprehensive and accurate reports of house activities in the house log, daily point logs, etc.
• Prepare and cook meals for up to 15 youth.
• Oversee the safety and cleanliness of the house including coordinating and managing residents’ daily chores.
• Carry out emergency fire evacuation and emergency procedures in case of an illness or accident.
• Assist with shift-coverage when schedule gaps present due to staff shortage including a willingness to work occasional weekend or evening/early shifts.
• Participate in required annual training required by licensing agency or by Program Manager or Clinical Director.
• Participate in regular supervision and staff meetings as assigned by Program Manager.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• 403(B) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees