Outreach Coordinator

Partners4Wellness; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Partners4Wellness seeks an Outreach Coordinator to facilitate life-skills and resiliency workshops for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This entry-level, part-time role (20 hours/week) focuses on mentorship, skill-building, and community engagement in Irvine, CA.

The ideal candidate will have strong public speaking and group facilitation skills, be trauma-informed, and comfortable tracking attendance and feedback. Travel to sites and flexible afternoon/evening hours are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or related field required.
• Experience with at-risk youth preferred but not required.
• Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills.
• Experience with data collection, tracking, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate life-skills and resiliency workshops for youth and transitional-age youth (16-25) in Juvenile Hall and other sites.
• Create a welcoming, trauma-informed group environment.
• Provide mentorship and support to participants, helping them develop coping, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills.
• Build professional relationships with participants while maintaining boundaries and effective communication.

Skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Data collection & reporting

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

(Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week, Afternoons & Evenings)

Partners4Wellness (P4W) seeks a compassionate and motivated Outreach Coordinator to facilitate life-skills and resiliency workshops for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about supporting underserved youth through mentorship, skill-building, and community engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Life Skills and Resiliency Workshops

• Facilitate interactive, evidence-based life-skills and resiliency workshops for youth and transitional-age youth (TAY) ages 16-25 in Juvenile Hall, the Youth Guidance Center, the Youth Leadership Academy, and other youth-serving organizations.
• Create a welcoming, respectful, strength-based, and trauma-informed group environment.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to participants, helping them develop coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and goal-setting techniques.
• Build positive, professional relationships with participants while maintaining appropriate boundaries and modeling effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Connect youth to community resources and support services that promote successful reentry.
• Maintain and update curriculum materials, participant workbooks, and community resource guides to ensure relevance and alignment with youth needs and best practices.
• Support the enhancement and occasional development of new curriculum content, workshop activities, and resource materials based on program needs.
• Stay updated on trends in youth development, trauma-informed care, and community resources.

Community Engagement and Collaboration

• Establish rapport and maintain positive relationships with Probation staff, site coordinators, and other programming partners.
• Represent P4W at community and stakeholder meetings to promote life-skills education for justice-involved youth.
• Present at conferences on promoting youth mental wellness and resilience.
• Represent P4W at community outreach and tabling events to increase awareness of programs and services.

Program Reporting & Support

• Track attendance and participation for each session, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
• Collect youth feedback and support basic program evaluation efforts.
• Share success stories, challenges, and program updates with the Program Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or a related field required.

Experience & Skills

• Prior experience working or volunteering with at-risk youth preferred but not required.
• Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills.
• Experience with basic data collection, tracking, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva.

Additional Requirements

• Work schedule consists primarily of afternoon and evening hours based on program and site needs.
• Following hire, employees will be required to successfully complete a background investigation conducted by the Probation Department to obtain and maintain access to assigned program sites.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance, and documentation establishing identity and employment authorization are required.
• Regular travel to juvenile justice sites required; occasional travel to community locations, conferences, and outreach events as needed.
• Mileage reimbursement provided for approved work-related travel.

Compensation: $24-$25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Partners4Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer