Street Outreach Coordinator — Youth Services Specialist

Sasha-Bruce-Youthwork; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sasha Bruce Youthwork is seeking a Street Outreach Coordinator to engage homeless and runaway youth across Washington, DC and Prince George’s County, MD. You will provide essential resources, support, and guidance to connect youth with services and improve well-being.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 1–2 years of experience with at-risk youth, and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. Evening/weekend work and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience with runaway, homeless, or at-risk youth.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Training/certification in trauma-informed care, positive youth development, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention.
• Strong active listening, rapport-building, and communication skills.
• Able to exercise patience, creativity, and a non-judgmental, harm reduction approach.
• Knowledge of issues like human trafficking, sexual exploitation, mental health, substance abuse affecting homeless youth.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and client database/case management systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to work evenings/weekends.
• Experience with homeless youth outreach in DC/Prince George's County is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Implement street and community outreach activities according to the program's outreach plan.
• Approach and engage youth, providing resources and information on available services.
• Conduct initial screening, intake, and assessment to identify needs and eligibility.
• Provide crisis counseling, safety planning, and conflict resolution support.
• Transport or refer youth to shelter, drop-in centers, and other services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local partners to coordinate outreach.
• Document all outreach activities and case notes within required timelines.
• Support other program activities like events and supply drives.
• Maintain knowledge of local youth services, resources, and referrals.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and outreach events.
• Complete required trainings annually on outreach protocols and trauma-informed care.
• Participate in clinical supervision with the Sasha Bruce Clinical Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Active listening

Rapport-building

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Client database / case management systems

Description du poste

Sasha Bruce Youthwork is seeking a Street Outreach Coordinator to engage homeless and runaway youth across Washington, DC and Prince George’s County, MD. You will provide essential resources, support, and guidance to connect youth with services and improve well-being.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 1–2 years of experience with at-risk youth, and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. Evening/weekend work and a valid driver's license are required.