Overnight Weekend Youth Engagement Specialist

Job overview

The Overnight Weekend Youth Engagement Specialist is an onsite role in Washington, DC, scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 11 PM to 7 AM. The posting specifies compensation of $18.40 per hour. The role supports Bruce House, a short-term residence for youth ages 12–17, with a focus on safety, crisis support, and family reunification or stabilized placements. Under the Program Director’s supervision, the specialist coordinates daily house activities and helps maintain a safe, responsive environment for residents. The role includes monitoring residents, providing positive engagement and crisis intervention, and supporting the residence’s daily operations.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement the weekday activity schedule
• conduct house checks
• maintain accurate house logs
• provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling
• carry out emergency procedures
• provide office coverage and record calls and visitors
• supervise residents and enforce house rules and safety
• attend required training and supervision meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth engagement specialist

overnight

weekend schedule

saturday and sunday

11 pm–7 am

crisis intervention

youth services

washington dc

sasha bruce youthwork

on-site counseling

house safety

$18.40 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position is a weekend overnight schedule at Bruce House, a 24/7 short-term stay program for youth ages 12–17.

About the employer

Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.