Part-Time Weekend Youth Engagement Specialist

Job Summary

The Youth Engagement Specialist is responsible for monitoring the safety and conduct of house residents and providing clinical and crisis intervention as needed. This is a Part-Time Weekend only position Saturday and Sunday 7 AM to 3 PM.

• Responsible for 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.
• Participate in training provided or recommended by the Agency, during non-shift hours, as required.
• Participate in regular supervision meetings with the program director.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED with 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in Human Services or a related field. Prior experience working with adolescents/young adults required.

• 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.
• Great work ethic, excellent time management, efficiency, problem solving, and customer service skills.
• Possess good organizational skills, the ability to multitask, maintain confidentiality, and be detail‑oriented.
• Ability to work extra hours, attend meetings/training, when needed.

Entry level

Part‑time

Other

Individual and Family Services

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is also committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.