College and Career Coordinator

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.

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

working towards 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 Specialist is responsible for conducting youth assessments and matching them with tutors and

support. They will work to ensure the implementation of education plans of each youth and ensuring on-

time graduation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Education, 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

• Experience in providing tutoring supports and navigating the educational system required.
• 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 and develop personal Education Plans with each youth; this plan includes information on
  
  

what the client’s definition of academic success is along with their challenges and intended next

steps; this plan will serve as the basis for program success and will also ensure to encapsulate

information on attendance, grades, progress notes, any behavioral issues and modification plans,

extracurricular and other supports required;

• Re-evaluations of Education Plans at 6 month internals or sooner based on client’s needs;
• Oversees virtual and in person tutoring services for clients; supervises tutors and checks in
  
  

regularly to ensure clients are meeting studying and educational goals in tutoring;

• Creates overall curriculum for clients in programming; creates and regularly facilitates trainings
  
  

and workshops on relevant topics including study skills development, graduation requirements,

trade schools, college applications, college access exams, and other related topics;

• Collaborates with school staff and other educational supports when relevant;
• Provide familial support services including home visits; include family members in Education
  
  

Plans;

• Refer clients to coding and technology courses and certification programs; supports clients in
  
  

applying as well as throughout time in courses/programs;

• 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.