About Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY)

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For more than 45 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at bringing an end to youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, its programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave, as well as a 403(B) plan.

About the Jerry Contempt Tutoring and Workforce Program

This program will work with young people who have exited or are exiting from New Beginnings who are close to graduating or obtaining their GED by providing tutoring, mentoring as well as providing workforce development. This is an intensive program with regular 6-month check-ins on progress towards graduation and job readiness and employment.

Position Summary

The Workplace Success Specialist is responsible for establishing employer relationships, preparing the youth for gainful employment, and serving as a workplace advocate to mitigate on-the job challenges with you.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a Social Work, psychology, or a human services related field OR Three years of experience working with at risk youth, vulnerable populations - preferably youth who have been involved in the criminal justice system;
• Relationships with employers in the district and surrounding areas a plus;
• Strong communication and organizational skills required; and,
• Reporting to the Program Manager, this is a full-time, exempt level position. All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation; pass the required clearances; and provide any additional information regarding previous records, if necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create Individualized Workforce Readiness Plans or (IWRP) through work readiness and career assessments; plans help identify the strengths and areas for growth that youth need support with attention to core competencies such as written/oral communication, leadership capabilities, teamwork and collaboration, problem solving skills and worth ethic;
• Re-evaluations of Individualized Workforce Readiness Plans at 6 month internals or sooner based on client’s needs;
• Builds partnerships with with area businesses for job placement, staffing agencies and service providers to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients; researches and identifies vacancies in the area to distribute to ready to employ clients;
• Actively support clients in the job search process and submission of resumes, applications, cover letters; interview preparation and any offer negotiations;
• Meets regularly with employed clients to discuss any concerns or issues happening in the workplace; meets and works with employers to discuss concerns and issues; then, provides supports and develops individualized trainings to address concerns and issues;
• Creates and regularly facilitates workforce development and preparation trainings and workshops including resume creation, how to search for relevant job opportunities, interview preparation; cover letter writing, networking and other related topics;
• Support young people in getting records expunged to support successful job placement; provide referrals as appropriate and needed;
• Regularly host job fairs or meetings with prospective employers;
• Collaborate with the Sasha Bruce College and Career Program Director when appropriate;
• Support or provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling when appropriate;
• Complete service documentation in client case records within 24-48 hours of the service; maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case files, written documentation, reports to track client progress and outcomes
• Participates in regular team consultation meetings with staff working with shared clients;
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, regular supervision and community outreach events as required; taking special care to ensure that 40 hours of required training are completed annually
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or their designee; and,
• Must have a commitment to ending youth homelessness, racial equity, inclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s mission.

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.