Youth Counselor & Mentoring Coach (Flexible Schedule)

Sasha Bruce Youthwork; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasha Bruce Youthwork in Washington, DC seeks a full-time Credible Messenger to mentor and counsel DYRS clients ages 14–21. The role involves facilitating groups, providing individual counseling, and coordinating with social service systems.

Candidates should understand the juvenile justice system, family dynamics, and connections to education, housing, mental health, and teen programs; a vehicle and willingness to work evenings and weekends are preferred.

Qualifications

• Empathy and culturally competent support for youth and families.
• Experience providing life coaching and support to youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups utilizing agency sponsored curriculum.
• Build a sense of community within the program.
• Provide counseling interventions for DYRS clients to improve functioning in school, home and community.
• Collaborate with DYRS team members to assist youth with achieving goals.
• Complete detailed progress notes and reports.
• Provide on-site coaching to families navigating the juvenile justice system.

Skills

Empathy and cultural competency

Life coaching experience

Strong communication skills

Flexible schedule evenings/weekends

Vehicle with insurance

Tools

Computer literacy

Weekly data entry

Job description

Sasha Bruce Youthwork in Washington, DC seeks a full-time Credible Messenger to mentor and counsel DYRS clients ages 14–21. The role involves facilitating groups, providing individual counseling, and coordinating with social service systems.

Candidates should understand the juvenile justice system, family dynamics, and connections to education, housing, mental health, and teen programs; a vehicle and willingness to work evenings and weekends are preferred.