Weekend Overnight Youth Engagement & Crisis Counselor

Sasha Bruce Youthwork; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasha Bruce Youthwork in the DC region seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist to coordinate daily activities at Bruce House, a 12-17 youth residence. The YES creates a safe, caring environment for high-risk youth in crisis and supports trauma-informed care.

This weekend overnight role requires strong communication, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to monitor safety, document accurately, and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team to promote stability and family reunification.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's License

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sasha Bruce Youthwork in the DC region seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist to coordinate daily activities at Bruce House, a 12-17 youth residence. The YES creates a safe, caring environment for high-risk youth in crisis and supports trauma-informed care.

This weekend overnight role requires strong communication, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to monitor safety, document accurately, and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team to promote stability and family reunification.