Mission of the Organization:
The mission of Sasha Bruce Youthwork is to improve the lives of runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected and at-risk youth and their families in the Washington area. We achieve this by providing shelter, counseling, life skills training and positive youth development activities to approximately 1,500 youth and 5,000 family members each year. Sasha Bruce Youthwork seeks to support and empower vulnerable young people and families. Our approach is focused on the family and based on our clients’ competencies. Indeed, our counselors are trained not to diagnose pathologies, but to identify and build on the strengths of each young person and family. SBY works to provide youth with the tools they need to curb high-risk behaviors, stabilize their living situations, and lead meaningful and productive lives. A person who believes he can change and who can envision a different life can make that desire real.
SBY provides help wherever it’s needed—on the street, in its shelters, or at the homes of young people and families who are struggling. Serving a community where institutions and systems are broken and young people and their families are struggling to overcome obstacles, SBY uses proven youth development practices to help youth find new ways of surviving, thriving, and realizing success. With more than 30 years of experience meeting the growing needs of DC’s youth and families with innovative programs, Sasha Bruce Youthwork is always willing to listen and ready to help.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct services to clients involved in the Juvenile Justice System, including individual, group and family counseling, case management, referrals and crisis intervention.
Conduct client assessments; counsel clients and family members; provide case management services; and develop individual treatment plans with clients.
Provide appropriate referrals; attend court and administrative reviews; provide individual and group counseling.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of services provided, including client progress reports and reports of problems that require immediate attention.
Assist clients with discharge and aftercare planning.
Maintain familiarity with local services that serve as resources and identify those client needs which require outside referrals, including, physical and mental health care, educational services/schools, alcohol and drug abuse treatment and education, big siblings/mentors, sexual education and AIDS prevention.
Participate in staff meetings and regularly meets with Program Director for supervision.
Participate in live supervision with clients and families.
Participate in all SBY training and in-service and any other training identified by the Program Director.
Provide office coverage during shift assignments, maintain house safety, and enforce house rules.
Initiate and implement special projects/activities that benefit residents.
Ensure client files, records, monthly reviews and Individual Service Plans are accurate and up-to-date.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work or related field of study, five years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experienced.
Must complete background check and all clearances, including drug screening.
Knowledge and Skills Desired:
Experience working with adolescents/youth in the juvenile justice system highly desired.
How to apply
TO APPLY:
Send email message with the following attachments: a cover letter which describes qualifications for this position and a resume by July 31, 2015 to: