Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$78k–$115k/yr
YSC The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia’s detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Sup…
Skills: Trauma-Informed Care, Individual Counseling, Behavioral Intervention, Crisis Response, Social-Emotional Learning
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$55k–$60k/yr
Company Description NASTAD is a leading non-partisan, non-profit association that represents public health officials who administer HIV and hepatitis programs in the U.S. Our mission is to advance the health and dignity …
Skills: Financial Record Keeping, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Grant Administration, Project Coordination
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$55k–$60k/yr
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Skills: Financial Record Keeping, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Audit Preparation, Accounts Payable
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Acquisition Management, Asset Management, Procurement, Inventory Control, Logistics Planning
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$157k–$198k/yr
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Skills: IT Auditing, Cybersecurity Auditing, GAGAS, Project Management, Data Analytics
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empo…
Skills: Security Operations Management, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessment, Cyber Hygiene
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Infrastructure Operations, Systems Administration, IT Service Delivery, Project Management, ITIL/ITSM Framework
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empo…
Skills: Network Operations, Team Leadership, LAN/WAN Troubleshooting, MPLS, Cisco CCNA
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empo…
Skills: Application Support Management, Tier II Support, SDLC, DevOps, Kubernetes
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empo…
Skills: Database Administration, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Warehousing, Database Architecture
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empo…
Skills: Infrastructure Management, Systems Administration, Database Administration, Network Operations, Cloud Migration
District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Amyx is seeking to hire a Program Manager to support our Department of Homeland Security, ICE contract in the Washington DC area. Responsibilities A Program Manager is required to lead this contract with demonst…
Skills: Task Order Management, Quality Assurance, Program Administration, Military Community Support, Project Management
District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Amyx is seeking to hire a Graphics and Web Design Lead to support our Department of Homeland Security, ICE contract in the Washington DC area. Responsibilities A bachelor's degree in digital arts or a design-rel…
Skills: Graphics Design, Web Design, Interface Design, Web Portal Development, HTML
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empo…
Skills: Service Desk Management, ITIL, Incident Management, Desktop Support, Operational Leadership
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empo…
Skills: Program Management, IT Service Delivery, ITIL/ITSM, Earned Value Management, P&L Management
District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Overview Amyx is seeking to hire a Lead Analyst - Data Analytics to support our Department of Homeland Security, CISA contract in the Washington DC area. Responsibilities Manage data analtyics activities across our data …
Skills: Data Analytics, Quantitative Analysis, Stakeholder Communication, Calculus, National Security Data Analysis
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$61k–$70k/yr
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Skills: Desktop Support, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VPN Troubleshooting, Windows OS
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$60k–$68k/yr
Description Invariant, a bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, non-profits, and individuals, seeks an Associate, Government Relations to join…
Skills: Policy Research, Legislative Tracking, Writing, Government Relations, Stakeholder Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$180k/yr
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Candidates who accept an offer will begin employment only upon confirmed award of the associated contract. We will provide …
Skills: CI/CD, AWS, Python, Bash, Docker
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$115k–$125k/yr
Job Title: General Engineer Location: Washington, DC Pay Range: $115,000 – 125,000/year plus benefits Client: Architect of the Capital (AOC) Project Name: Construction Management services for Architect of the Capit…
Skills: Construction Management, Procurement Packaging, Market Research, Cost Estimation, eBuilder
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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Provide trauma-informed mental health and behavioral support services to youth aged 13-21 within a secure detention facility. Responsibilities include individual counseling, implementing school-wide SEL programming, and collaborating on IEP goals for students with disabilities.
Requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling and a mandatory DC License, with LICSW or LPC eligibility for those with LGSW/LGPC licenses. OSSE certification is required within one year of hire.
YSC
The Youth Services Center (YSC) is the District of Columbia’s detention center for male and female youth, responsible for the care and custody of young people placed in secure detention by court order from the DC Superior Court Family Court Division.
The Touchstone
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
Position Overview
The Social Worker/Clinical Counselor provides trauma-informed mental health, behavioral, and social-emotional support services to students enrolled in a school located within a juvenile detention center. This position serves students ages 13–21, many of whom have experienced trauma, interrupted education, behavioral health challenges, involvement with multiple systems, and disabilities, including students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Social Worker/Clinical Counselor plays a critical role in delivering individual counseling, behavioral intervention supports, crisis response, and school-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) programming within a secure setting. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide behavioral support services for students receiving special education services. Collaborate with special education case managers, school services for students receiving special education services. Collaborate with special education case managers, school psychologists, teachers, and administrators to support implementation of IEP behavioral goals and accommodations. Support restorative and therapeutic approaches to student discipline and behavior intervention.
Individual Counseling & Mental Health Support
Provide individual counseling services to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health challenges. Conduct intake screenings, risk assessments, and ongoing student needs assessments. Develop individualized counseling goals aligned to student social-emotional and behavioral needs. Support students with emotional regulation, coping skills, conflict resolution, grief/loss, anger management, trauma recovery, and interpersonal skills. Maintain confidential counseling records and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and school policies. Collaborate with facility mental health staff, school staff, and outside providers to coordinate services and supports.
Design, coordinate, and implement school-wide SEL programming and initiatives aligned with the developmental and behavioral needs of detained youth. Facilitate SEL groups, psychoeducational workshops, and therapeutic skill-building sessions. Support the integration of SEL practices into classrooms and school culture.
Collaboration & School Support:
Participate in IEP meetings, manifestation determination meetings, SST meetings, transition planning meetings, and re-entry planning processes.
Compliance and Reporting:
Maintain timely and accurate records, case notes, service logs, progress reports, and required documentation. Ensure services comply with IDEA, FERPA, and all district and federal regulations. Participate in required professional development and staff training. Support data collection and reporting related to counseling services, behavioral interventions, and SEL initiatives.
Other Duties as Assigned:
Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.
Qualifications
● Master’s degree in social work or mental health/community/school counseling. DC License is mandatory. If LGSW or LGPC, must have two years of working experience and be LICSW or LPC-eligible.
● OSSE certification is mandatory (within 1 year).
● Experience working in juvenile detention/secure facilities is preferred, but not mandatory.
● Experience working in community-based mental health, family health/mental health, and/or public school settings.
● Must have strong skills in documenting efforts and interventions.
● Must commit to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
The Organization
Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed — they will thrive!
Salary and Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
Preparing Students and Scholars for life after the diploma.
Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed – they will thrive!
Offices: 5600 E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20019, US
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