Sasha Bruce Youthwork
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Overview 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, SBY delivers safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For almost 50 years, SBY implements innovative interventions aimed at ending youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, SBY’s DC and Prince George’s County, MD programs reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth and their families.
Base Pay Range $54,000.00/yr
Program Summary The Drop-In Center Case Manager collaborates with other Drop-In Center and Outreach staff to serve as the entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care. The Case Manager, in conjunction with program management, assists with the daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provides them with an initial assessment in order to link them to appropriate services. The Case Manager maintains a active caseload, develops Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitors client progress toward their goals. The Case Manager also collaborates with other staff to provide life skills trainings and other socio-cultural activities in an effort to support their successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff to serve as entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care.
Assist with daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provide initial assessment to link them to appropriate services.
Maintain active caseload, develop Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitor client progress toward goals.
Collaborate with staff to provide life skills trainings and socio-cultural activities to support successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Case Management Services including coordinated entry to DHS youth housing programs and referral services for available programs throughout the community.
Mental Health services where appropriate (partnership pending).
Sexual Health education and testing.
Family mediation and counseling, as appropriate.
Life skills classes.
A place to establish meaningful relationships with caring adults.
Positive social engagement activities.
Positive creative and expressive activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work; Masters strongly preferred.
Minimum of three to five years of experience working with youth.
Strong knowledge of community resources.
Understanding of harm reduction philosophy, trauma-informed provision of services and positive youth development strategies.
Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults.
Flexible schedule – position may require some weekend and evening hours.
Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus.
Experience working with LGBTQ youth is a plus.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention.
Ability to translate positive youth development techniques into practice.
Ability to deal with a multicultural and diverse setting.
Basic understanding of computer and database systems for managing case records.
Ability to complete FBI Background check, Police Clearance, Child Protection Clearance, and Driving Clearance.
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthworks’ mission.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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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Overview 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, SBY delivers safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For almost 50 years, SBY implements innovative interventions aimed at ending youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, SBY’s DC and Prince George’s County, MD programs reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth and their families.
Base Pay Range $54,000.00/yr
Program Summary The Drop-In Center Case Manager collaborates with other Drop-In Center and Outreach staff to serve as the entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care. The Case Manager, in conjunction with program management, assists with the daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provides them with an initial assessment in order to link them to appropriate services. The Case Manager maintains a active caseload, develops Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitors client progress toward their goals. The Case Manager also collaborates with other staff to provide life skills trainings and other socio-cultural activities in an effort to support their successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff to serve as entry point into SBY residential programs and other housing opportunities within the DC continuum of youth service care.
Assist with daily operation of a Youth Drop-In Center for homeless and unstably housed youth and provide initial assessment to link them to appropriate services.
Maintain active caseload, develop Harm Reduction and/or Individualized Case Plans, and monitor client progress toward goals.
Collaborate with staff to provide life skills trainings and socio-cultural activities to support successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Case Management Services including coordinated entry to DHS youth housing programs and referral services for available programs throughout the community.
Mental Health services where appropriate (partnership pending).
Sexual Health education and testing.
Family mediation and counseling, as appropriate.
Life skills classes.
A place to establish meaningful relationships with caring adults.
Positive social engagement activities.
Positive creative and expressive activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work; Masters strongly preferred.
Minimum of three to five years of experience working with youth.
Strong knowledge of community resources.
Understanding of harm reduction philosophy, trauma-informed provision of services and positive youth development strategies.
Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults.
Flexible schedule – position may require some weekend and evening hours.
Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus.
Experience working with LGBTQ youth is a plus.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention.
Ability to translate positive youth development techniques into practice.
Ability to deal with a multicultural and diverse setting.
Basic understanding of computer and database systems for managing case records.
Ability to complete FBI Background check, Police Clearance, Child Protection Clearance, and Driving Clearance.
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthworks’ mission.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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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