Restorative Justice Youth Mentor & Counselor

Sasha Bruce Youthwork; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sasha Bruce Youthwork is seeking a Credible Messenger in Washington, DC. This full-time role involves facilitating counseling groups and providing individual counseling to youth ages 14-21, with strong knowledge of the juvenile justice system and related services in the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities include leading group sessions, developing a supportive program community, and coordinating with DYRS teams to support youth in achieving their personal goals and success plans.

Qualifikationen

• Adequate knowledge of court involved systems and other service care systems in the District of Columbia area (i.e. DOES, RSA, DBH, etc.)
• Ability to connect with and provide empathetic, nonjudgmental, culturally and linguistically competent support to youth and families.
• Experience providing life coaching and support to youth either in a formal paid capacity, or informally as
• Flexible schedules with the ability to work evenings, weekends and on call if necessary.
• Computer literacy and the ability to complete weekly data entry.
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the juvenile justice system and its processes; understanding other service systems including
• education, mental health, child welfare, etc.
• Vast familiarity with District of Columbia communities and resources.
• Must have a vehicle with appropriate insurance to transport clients

Aufgaben

• Facilitate groups utilizing agency sponsored curriculum.
• Build a sense of community within the program.
• Provide counseling interventions for DYRS committed consumers to improve individual functioning in school, home and community.
• Collaborate with DYRS team members to assist youth with attaining Success Plan goals; attends youth Team Decision Making (TDM) conferences as well as visits youth in their home, school and community.
• Complete detailed individual and group progress notes and reports
• Facilitate individual and/or family group sessions.
• Maintain availability (via telephone) after and before assigned work hours, to provide additional support guidance and assistance in the event of crisis.
• Provide on-site coaching to family members currently navigating the juvenile justice system, including explaining the Family Court process to families from intake through supervision, attending court appointments, and serving as a liaison with DYRS staff to ensure that families and Case Managers understand each other's concerns and work effectively together.
• Conduct monthly Program Orientations designed to inform family about court process, DYRS and to share information about available services.
• Provide individualized support of families, including, but not limited to navigating other systems (child welfare, education, mental health, housing, etc.) and accessing services from other government and community providers.

Jobbeschreibung

Sasha Bruce Youthwork is seeking a Credible Messenger in Washington, DC. This full-time role involves facilitating counseling groups and providing individual counseling to youth ages 14-21, with strong knowledge of the juvenile justice system and related services in the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities include leading group sessions, developing a supportive program community, and coordinating with DYRS teams to support youth in achieving their personal goals and success plans.