What are the responsibilities and job description for the College and Career Coordinator position at Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
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
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
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;
regularly to ensure clients are meeting studying and educational goals in tutoring;
and workshops on relevant topics including study skills development, graduation requirements,
trade schools, college applications, college access exams, and other related topics;
Plans;
applying as well as throughout time in courses / programs;
maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case files, written documentation, reports to track
client progress and outcomes;
events as required; taking special care to ensure that 40 hours of required training are completed
annually
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.
