Youth Engagement & Rehabilitation Specialist

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist to support court-involved youth through Positive Youth Development. You will conduct outreach, facilitate activities, and coordinate with group homes, parents, and community providers to re-engage youth with supportive services.

The role emphasizes early intervention, relationship-building, and crisis response, tracking participation and outcomes, and working within a multi-disciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
• To be creditable, one year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Encourages youth to think before acting and use decision-making for healthy outcomes.
• Liaises between youth, group homes, community providers, care coordinators, parents, and DYRS.
• Plans and facilitates youth activities, workshops, and enrichment opportunities.
• Connects youth with educational, employment, and behavioral health resources.
• Tracks participation and follows up when activities are missed.

Skills

Outreach & engagement

Crisis intervention

Relationship-building

Care coordination liaison

Youth empowerment

Job description

DC Government's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist to support court-involved youth through Positive Youth Development. You will conduct outreach, facilitate activities, and coordinate with group homes, parents, and community providers to re-engage youth with supportive services.

The role emphasizes early intervention, relationship-building, and crisis response, tracking participation and outcomes, and working within a multi-disciplinary team to