Sasha Bruce Youthwork
Full-Time Youth Engagement Specialist
Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Base pay range $24.04/hr - $24.04/hr
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 almost 50 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.
Being employed by Sasha Bruce is a great opportunity to work with a focused, mission‑oriented organization that has a kind and caring work environment and makes a difference in our community every day.
Benefits (Full‑time positions only) Health, dental, and vision benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; vacation; sick and maternity/paternity leave; 403(B) plan.
Program Summary The Sasha Bruce Therapeutic Group Home is one of Sasha Bruce’s newest programs serving children and youth ages 13‑21 from foster care who present with an Axis 1 diagnosis. The program has a high level of structure, supervision, behavior management/modification, and clinical intervention due to the nature of the emotional and behavioral conditions.
Job Summary The Youth Engagement Specialist is responsible for monitoring the safety and conduct of house residents 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.
Perform 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 detail oriented.
Ability to work extra hours, attend meetings/training, when needed.
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s mission.
Other duties as assigned.
EEO 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.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Individual and Family Services
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Base pay range $24.04/hr - $24.04/hr
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 almost 50 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.
Being employed by Sasha Bruce is a great opportunity to work with a focused, mission‑oriented organization that has a kind and caring work environment and makes a difference in our community every day.
Benefits (Full‑time positions only) Health, dental, and vision benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; vacation; sick and maternity/paternity leave; 403(B) plan.
Program Summary The Sasha Bruce Therapeutic Group Home is one of Sasha Bruce’s newest programs serving children and youth ages 13‑21 from foster care who present with an Axis 1 diagnosis. The program has a high level of structure, supervision, behavior management/modification, and clinical intervention due to the nature of the emotional and behavioral conditions.
Job Summary The Youth Engagement Specialist is responsible for monitoring the safety and conduct of house residents 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.
Perform 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 detail oriented.
Ability to work extra hours, attend meetings/training, when needed.
Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s mission.
Other duties as assigned.
EEO 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.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Individual and Family Services
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