Careers

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) meets the urgent needs of at-risk youth and their families in Washington, DC. We believe that young people and families already possess the strengths and abilities necessary to solve their problems and improve their lives. A person who believes he/she can change and who can envision a different life can make that desire real. With more than 30 years of experience meeting the ever-changing needs of DC’s youth and families with innovative programs, we are always willing to listen and ready to help.

SBY seeks individuals who want to improve the lives of runaway, homeless, neglected and at-risk youth and their families in the metropolitan DC area. If you are interested in a career at SBY, please review the current job opportunities listed below and send your resume and cover letter to resumes@sashabruce.org, unless a different email is noted. In addition, please also print, fill out, and include the Application for Employment form found below in your email. Please include the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject of the email. Thank you.

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Program Manager – New Residential Program

Under the supervision of the Residential Site Director, the Program Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the program, including compliance with all contractual agreements, personnel, program implementation, building maintenance, program finances, administrative systems and daily reporting. The Program Manager serves as a liaison to SBY’s administrative staff, other SBY programs, and the community at large. A Bachelors Degree in the Human Services delivery system or a degree in business/public administration or related field with a minimum of 4 years supervisory experience, Master’s Degree preferred in a youth program setting. Experience working with at-risk youth or the homeless population. Previous administrative, clinical and supervisory experiences. Strong communication and organizational skills required. A valid driver’s license and car is required.

Additional requirements of the position include, but are not limited to:
-Provide daily oversight for all aspects of the program site within Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc.
-Ensure that the highest quality crises intervention, life skills, education, counseling, and housing services are provided to all clients.
-Work with staff to develop systems to ensure consistent, high quality outcomes and services.
-Ensure that all documentation, including case files, client statistics, and data entry are accurate, up to date and in compliance with grant requirements.
-Manage program according to grant/contract specifications.
-Assist in the development and maintenance of administrative systems to facilitate and enhance the delivery of services.
-Recommends personnel actions, including; hiring, evaluating and firing.
-Within the framework of SBY’s clinical model, provide direct supervision to all staff who interact with clients through one-on-one supervision, staff meetings and live-supervision sessions.
-Ensure that all documentation, including program activity logs and program progress reports are accurate and up to date.
-Ensure proper maintenance of all clinical, administrative and financial records.
-Assist in the development and implementation of Continuous Quality Assurance activities.
-Serve as program liaison, to internal and external stakeholders.
-Participate in Managers Meetings and other agency-wide meetings/functions as assigned.
-Initiate and monitor all needed repairs to the physical plant, ensure regular upkeep of the property.
-Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings.
-Participate in regular supervision with consultants, trainings and conferences.
-Other duties as assigned by the Site Director, Assistant Managing Director of Residential Programs and/or Managing Director of Residential Programs.

To Apply: Please forward resume, cover letter, salary history and general application found at the top of this page in MS Word format to “resumes@sashabruce.org” or by fax to 202.675.9358.

EOE M/F/D/V- Drug Free Environment
Date Posted: 5/29/13

Case Manager- New Residential Program (7a-3pm and 2-10pm)

The Case Manager is responsible for providing direct services to residents including case management, individual counseling, referrals and crisis intervention. All services are aimed at maximizing the residents’ progress towards a supported independent lifestyle. To this end the case manager is expected to participate in training and clinical supervision offered by the agency. A BA degree with a minimum of 3 years experience in the human service delivery field preferably working with adolescents/young adults.

Additional requirements of the position include, but are not limited to: -Provide case management. -Conduct resident assessments, counsel residents and develop individual treatment plans. -Provide appropriate referral to residents on caseload and attend all court and administrative reviews. -Provide individual counseling to residents on case load. -Maintain up to date resident files, records, daily, weekly and monthly notes. -Facilitate resident meetings such as ITILP. -Assist residents with discharge and aftercare planning to enable them to live as independently as possible after they emancipate. -Participate in SBY training and clinical supervision.

To Apply: Please forward resume, cover letter, salary history and general application found at the top of this page in MS Word format to “resumes@sashabruce.org” or by fax to 202.675.9358.

EOE M/F/D/V- Drug Free Environment
Date Posted: 5/29/2013

Residential Counselors- Full-Time

Daytime: 7am-3pm, 2-10pm
Overnight: 9:30pm-7:30am
Weekend: 7am-3pm (Sat / Sun) 2pm-10pm (Sat / Sun) 9:30pm-7:30pm (Fri / Sat / Sun)

We are seeking Residential Counselors who have a passion for providing support to at-risk inner-city youth in the District of Columbia. Residential Counselors are responsible for providing direct services to residential clients, including monitoring individual, referrals and crisis intervention. All services are aimed at maximizing the client’s progress towards a supported lifestyle. Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 years experience in the human service delivery field preferably working with adolescents/young adults.

To Apply: Please forward resume, cover letter, salary history and general application found at the top of this page in MS Word format to “resumes@sashabruce.org” or by fax to 202.675.9358.

EOE M/F/D/V- Drug Free Environment
Date Posted: 5/29/2013

Prevention Specialist- DC Prevention Center for Wards 5 &6 (Full – Time)

Prevention Specialist will facilitate group training sessions; assist in facilitating community conversations, and conduct ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug) prevention related trainings. All sessions will be conducted using the Strategic Planning Framework Model. Prevention Specialist will also provide support as it relates to community relations, capacity building, logic modeling, planning, recruitment, evaluation, and reporting activities.

Additional requirements of the position include, but are not limited to:
-Maintain familiarity with local services (both within and outside the Agency) that might serve as resources and identify those client needs which require outside referrals and education as it relates to alcohol and drug use.
-Conduct network assessments; train networks and youth, and assist with the development of targeted logic model plans that will specifically meet the needs of identified networks.
-Ensure all facilitated training and activities are culturally competent and age appropriate.
-Provide the highest quality of substance abuse prevention, life skills, education and training for identified networks.
-Maintain systems to ensure consistent, high quality outcomes and services.
-Maintain all documentation, including files, network statistics, and data entry. Ensure that all documentation is accurate, up to date and in compliance with grant requirements.
-Develop and maintain resources and strong working relationships with community based organizations, community residents and youth which make up the neighborhoods in Wards 5 & 6.
-Work collaboratively with our contractual partners (APRA) to ensure grant expectations are being met.
-Compile all required reports and statistics as it relates to prevention services.
-Ensure that community planning efforts are implemented and operational.
-Participate in community conversations in order to report current consistent themes and make recommendations as we move forward with this initiative.
-Recruit and train volunteers for drug abuse prevention programs.
-Create, maintain, and disseminate drug abuse prevention literature (Social marketing campaigns).
-Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Ward 5 & 6 Prevention Center.

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or Certificate in Addiction Counseling; and at least 2 years experience with at least 2 years in human service delivery field preferably working with troubled adolescents/young adults and their families; Strong clinical and intervention skills and strong written and oral communication skills.

To Apply: Please forward resume, cover letter, salary history and general application found at the top of this page in MS Word format to “resumes@sashabruce.org” or by fax to 202.675.9358.

EOE M/F/D/V- Drug Free Environment
Date Posted: 5/17/2013

Site Coordinator- 21st Century Community Learning Center, Ballou Senior High School (Part-Time)

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Site Coordinator will perform the duties required to achieve the goals of the 21st Century Community Learning Center through Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. (the grantee) housed at Ballou Senior High School in SE, Washington, DC; which includes developing and maintaining creative after-school programming that allows students extended support in the areas of academic, social, & emotional needs. In addition, the position requires the applicant to build strong relationships with program participants& their families at the core of the work.

Additional requirements of the position include, but are not limited to:

-Coordinate & or facilitate 21st CCLC labs according to the grant requirements and copyrighted curriculum.
-Build interpersonal relationships with program partners & school administrative staff, teachers and other pertinent DCPS personnel
-Effectively implement academic enrichment& community service projects as well as other specialty programs.
-Collaborate, promote, develop and deliver quality programming in collaboration with community partners.
-Maintain healthy and appropriate relations with students (and in certain cases families), focusing on safety, support, interaction, and engagement.
-Provide the Program Manager with timely and accurate documentation of all services provided, including reports of problems that require immediate attention.
-Maintain familiarity with local services (both within and outside the Agency) that might serve as resources and identify those client needs which require outside referrals, including, but not limited to: health care, mental health care, educational services, alcohol and drug abuse treatment and education, big siblings/mentors, sex education and AIDS prevention.
-Participate in 21st CCLC meetings, workshops, & conferences; other agency-wide meetings/functions as assigned and serve as liaison to the larger agency.
-Other duties as assigned by the Program Director, and Managing Director of Community Programs

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field or related field and/or at least two years of experience delivering competency-based counseling services for at risk youth or group facilitation experience. Strong communication and organizational skills required and the qualified applicant should have the ability to relate with youth on life issues, provide individual & group counsel, as well as be a positive motivating factor in their pro-social development.

To apply please forward resume, cover letter and the general application found at the top of this page in MS Word format to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by fax to 202.675.9358. Attention: Human Resources/21st CCLC Site Coordinator. Please include your salary requirements.

EOE M/F/D/V- Drug Free Environment
Date Posted: 5/17/2013

HHS Street Outreach Specialist (Part-Time)

This individual will be responsible for making contact with homeless runaway and disconnected youth and young adults in the Washington DC community. This person will also identify high risk youth and incidents of community violence. This person will build strong relationships with community stakeholders, residents and government agencies as needed. This individual will also respond to critical incidents as needed. Hours of work would consist of Monday-Saturday 5pm-10:00pm but would require some flexibility as well.

Additional requirements of the position include, but are not limited to:

-Conduct nightly outreach to maintain steady influx of clients and contacts within the District homeless youth population.
-Participate in team based approach to working with hard to serve youth and young adults.
-Create and disseminated safety kits, hygiene kits, and resource packs/cards for homeless youth.
-Provide the Program Director with timely and accurate documentation of all services provided, including client progress reports, court reports, Unusual Incident Reports, and case notes.
-Work collaboratively with community based partners using the Gang Intervention Partnership or CCCYVP model to address community violence.
-Provide crisis intervention and triage case management services.
-Seek out and obtain SBY and community services for the partnership endeavors.
-Establish and maintain community contacts and networking for the project and SBY
-Assist in all new development and activity with the partnership.
-Complete all reporting procedures and necessary documenting for the project.

Bachelor Degree or high school diploma/GED with 5years direct human services experience preferred. Drivers License and clean driving record. Ability to work with troubled youth and families in crisis. Must have strong written and oral communications skills. DCHA Residents strongly encouraged to apply.

Please forward resume, cover letter and the general application found at the top of this page in MS Word format to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by fax to 202.675.9358. Attention: Human Resources/ HHS Street Outreach Program. Please include your salary requirements in cover letter or resume.

Continuation of this position is dependent on continued funding of this project by HHS, the District or alternate funding sources.

EOE M/F/D/V- Drug Free Environment
Date Posted: 5/17/2013

Case Manager – Workforce Development Program

Sasha Bruce Youthwork seeks a committed, reliable, and highly motivated individual to perform professional work focusing on the management of participant case files and enhancing the delivery of services. The Case Manager will also assist with assigned administrative responsibilities, resource development and networking, participating in trainings and staff meetings .Case manager will also assess needs and assist in the removal of barriers that may prevent Youth participants from being successful in a District of Columbia based Workforce Development Program.

Duties and Responsibilities:
-Manage a caseload of assigned students with sensitivity to individual needs. Ensure assigned clients receive sufficient guidance and the support necessary to reach their employment goals.
-Identify challenges/unmet needs and workforce solutions for students, business partners, and program stakeholders.
-Work closely with program staff in meeting benchmarks and participation rates.
-Provide direct services to assigned case load including individual, family and group counseling, educational and legal advocacy, employment and life skills development, referrals, crisis intervention, etc.
-Developing, monitoring, and amending individual participation plans.
-Coordinate services with local employment partners including the District of Columbia One Stop, Department of Employment Services, and DC DOL staff to assist participants in locating employment opportunities through Sasha Bruce Youthwork.
-Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professional excellence.
-Provides crisis intervention and on-site counseling.

Qualifications:
-Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, counseling or related field from an accredited US college or University, or minimum of 3 (three) years of case management services experience. Professional Certification preferable.
-Two years of workforce development/human services experience in case management, career counseling, job development, and placement.
-Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with business partners and associates.

Submit your cover letter, resume, salary history and the general application at the top of this page in MS Word format to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Applications without cover letter, resume, and salary history will not be considered.

EOE M/F/D/V- Drug Free Environment
Date Posted: 5/17/2013

As always, thank you for interest in Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc.

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Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc., is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

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