Youth Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Organization :

Sasha Bruce Youthwork is one of the largest and most experienced providers of services to youth in the

Washington, DC area. Our mission is to improve the lives of runaway, homeless, abused, neglected,

and / or at-risk youth and their families in the Washington, DC 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. With more than 45 years of experience meeting the growing needs

of youth and families with innovative programs, Sasha Bruce Youthwork is always willing to listen and

ready to help.

About the PG Drop In Center

The Sasha Bruce Prince George’s County Drop-In Center, also known as the Bruce Empowerment Zone,

was established in 2021. It works to reduce the length of time that a young person aging from 14-24

experiences home insecurity in the Prince George’s County region. By working constantly doing

outreach, the Drop-In Center fosters a safe and trusting environment where youth can receive care. In

addition to providing survival services, the Center supports youth in their journey towards stable housing

and economic independence. Services provided include :

• Free meals and snacks;
• Hygiene supplies;
• Referrals to services such as mental health counseling;
• Substance abuse support;
• Vital records attainment;
• Public benefits attainment support;
• College and career services; and,
• Case management

Additionally, the BEZ is piloting an exciting demonstration project called the Resilience Project that will

pilot giving direct cash assistance to youth for different periods of time.

Job Summary :

Under the supervision of Prince George’s County Drop In Center Program Director, the Youth Navigator

will assist with the daily operation of a youth drop in center for at-risk, homeless and unstably housed

youth ages 12-24. They will specifically work with clients who are accepted into the Resilience Project by

supporting efforts with coaching, social service and referral navigation, and general provision of support

to clients.

Qualifications :

School Degree and at least 2 years of experience working with at risk youth, vulnerable

populations - preferably homeless populations;

preferred;

youth development strategies.

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 :

assistance, this includes supporting the Resilience Coach in screening for eligibility and

prioritization and completion of intake with clients, and assessments (entry, yearly and outcome

surveys);

ins to discuss needs, concerns and any questions;

peer connections with others in the Resilience Project; assists team in the development of

monthly calendar of recreational and sociocultural activities for the center;

clients, as necessary, to legal, medical, dental and other appointments;

development programs, housing, medical and dental services, legal services, mental health

services;

and service providers when appropriate;

resource with a focus on education, employment, mental health, legal and housing services;

clients and provides concretes support to clients, including preparation and / or service of food,

access to shower and laundry facilities, support with mail, respite, hygiene supplies, vital

documents, computer lab and other related supports;

informational workshops, tabling, traditional outreach, workshops, and other efforts as outlined in

outreach schedules and discussed with manager or during team meetings;

includes via HMIS and other internal tracking systems;

client progress and outcomes;

community outreach 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.