JOB ALERT | Part-Time Youth Housing Resident Mentor - $22/hour
“Housing Up is one of the leading non-profit organizations in Washington, DC providing the full spectrum of housing and supportive services to more than 700 homeless and at-risk families so that they can transform their own lives. Housing programs include permanent supportive, rapid rehousing, transitional, and affordable rental housing. Supportive services include case management, employment services, clinical services, housing counseling, resident services, life skills, and youth programming.
Position Summary
The Youth Transitional Housing Resident Mentor is responsible for delivering supportive services for transition-aged youth clients (ages 18 – 24) who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of being homeless. Additionally, clients may be economically and/or emotionally detached from their support network. Through this work, the resident mentor will help youth improve basic life and interpersonal skills, access educational opportunities, assist with job preparation and attainment, access physical and mental health care, and obtain stable housing. The resident mentor helps to create an environment in which youth are empowered to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency possible. While participating in this program, clients will live at a site-based transitional housing program located in Washington, DC.
This position is an on-call position with a maximum of 20 hours per week. The person hired for this position must be able to work given a short notice, e.g., weekends, evenings and overnight.
This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus!”