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The Youth Engagement Specialist is a full-time position. This position provides direct therapeutic care to program participants in Washington, DC to prevent emotional and/or behavioral dysregulation and provide immediate crisis intervention. The Youth Engagement Specialist also provides enrichment and community building activities.
JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!
LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.
LAYC/MMYC’s mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.
LOCATION: Washington, DC
COMPENSATION: $42,000 - $46,000
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.
LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Full Time
$44k-57k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/20/2024
layc-dc.org
SILVER SPRING, MD
25 - 50
1974
Private
FAITH MCNEILL
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
The following is the career advancement route for Youth Engagement Specialist positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Youth Engagement Specialist, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Job Developer that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Youth Engagement Specialist. You can explore the career advancement for a Youth Engagement Specialist below and select your interested title to get hiring information.