Youth Engagement & Development Specialist

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist to advance Positive Youth Development through structured engagement, supportive interventions, and collaboration with youth in detention and custody settings.

The role focuses on outreach, program development and facilitating activities that connect youth with education, employment, and community resources, while liaising with care coordinators and DYRS staff to ensure proactive support and reduced recidivism.

Responsibilities

• Promotes youth development through relationship-building, early intervention, crisis response and coordinated service delivery.
• Liaises with youth, group homes, care coordinators, parents, and DYRS staff to increase youth participation in programs.
• Plans and facilitates youth activities, workshops, groups, outings and enrichment opportunities.
• Tracks participation and ensures timely initiation of services and resources to reduce recidivism.

Job description

Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist to advance Positive Youth Development through structured engagement, supportive interventions, and collaboration with youth in detention and custody settings.

The role focuses on outreach, program development and facilitating activities that connect youth with education, employment, and community resources, while liaising with care coordinators and DYRS staff to ensure proactive support and reduced recidivism.