Fields: homeless, youth, women
Location: DC
Details and Requirements: High School Diploma/GED required. Exp in working with vulnerable/homeless youth. Educ or exp in cultural competency. Shared lived experience. Familiarity with DC resources preferred. Comfortable interacting with young women/youth in informal settings. Sensitivity/responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency. Fluent Spanish speaking required. 13hrs-15hrs/wk @ $15/hr. Majority of time, in the community supporting vulnerable young women/youth through a difficult time in their life and encouraging them to make positive decisions for their futures. Referring runaway and homeless youth to emergency shelters, conducting on the spot vulnerability assessments, youth advocacy, and developing community awareness