Weekend Youth Engagement Specialist - Crisis Support

Sasha-Bruce-Youthwork; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sasha Bruce Youthwork in Washington, DC, is seeking a part-time Youth Engagement Specialist to help ensure resident safety, engage with youth, and provide crisis intervention in a residential setting. The role supports the REACH program

Under supervision of the Program Manager, you will plan weekend activities, maintain logs, and participate in trainings, while developing skills in youth services and crisis management within a cooperative team environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required with at least 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in Human Services or related field, preferably working with adolescents/young adults.
• Must learn and apply positive behavior modification techniques and model effective de-escalation and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to gain and sustain various background and clearance checks as required.
• Must have and maintain a current driver’s license and be able to drive a SBY vehicle to transport youth and staff as needed.
• Possess basic computer skills and great customer service skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detailed orientated and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work extra hours, attend meetings/training, when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the weekend activity schedule.
• Makes regular house check inspections inside the building to include checking individual rooms when necessary as well as the area immediately outside.
• Maintains all necessary records, including but not limited to legible, comprehensive, and accurate reports of house activities in the house log.
• Provides crisis intervention and on-site counseling.
• Plans, schedules, organizes, and supervises recreational activities.
• Carries out emergency fire evacuation, and emergency procedures in case of an illness or accident.
• Provides office coverage by answering and recording all calls and visitors.
• Maintains supervision of the house, enforces house rules, and ensures house safety.
• Participates in training provided or recommended by the Agency.
• Participates in regular supervision with program director.
• Attends and participate in monthly staff meetings and other meetings/activities identified by the program director.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive behavior modification

De-escalation

Driver's license

Computer skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sasha Bruce Youthwork in Washington, DC, is seeking a part-time Youth Engagement Specialist to help ensure resident safety, engage with youth, and provide crisis intervention in a residential setting. The role supports the REACH program

Under supervision of the Program Manager, you will plan weekend activities, maintain logs, and participate in trainings, while developing skills in youth services and crisis management within a cooperative team environment.