Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc·Washington, District of Columbia
The specialist is responsible for creating and implementing personalized educational plans to help homeless youth achieve graduation or obtain a GED. They oversee tutoring services, facilitate workshops on college and career access, and provide crisis intervention and familial support.
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, neglected youth, and their families.
About the Resilient Scholars 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 check-ins on progress towards
graduation, job readiness and employment.
The Education and Career Specialist is responsible for conducting assessments and matching youth with tutors and support. They will work to ensure the implementation of education plans of each youth and establish plans for on-time graduation.
Qualifications: ● Bachelor's 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 support 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 a personal Educational Plan 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; tutor youth as needed
● Re-evaluations of Education Plans at 6 month intervals 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, tutoring agency, 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 the Mission of Sasha Bruce Youthwork.
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.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services, or three years of experience working with at-risk youth. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and experience navigating the educational system are required.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, Education and Employment Specialist roles are often driven by schools, youth programs, and community organizations that support at-risk students and help them stay connected to education and work pathways. Competition can be strong because employers usually look for candidates who combine youth engagement skills with experience navigating the educational system and practical mobility for field-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your degree or experience, driver’s license, and transportation before applying.