Youth and Family Mentor

JusticeWorks YouthCare; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

Job summary

JusticeWorks YouthCare in Erie County, PA is hiring a Youth & Family Mentor to support families navigating social service and legal systems. You will be a primary contact for families, assess needs, connect them with resources, and provide ongoing advocacy to help families achieve stability.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with insurance, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Ability to pass all required background clearances.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy for families navigating social service and legal systems
• Connect families with community resources such as housing, financial assistance, healthcare, and counseling
• Monitor family progress, provide ongoing support, and adjust service plans as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet program requirements
• Transport clients using your personal vehicle as necessary

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Youth & Family Mentor - ERIE COUNTY, PA

Full-Time / Salaried / JusticeWorks YouthCare

Make a difference for youth and families in your community.

Schedule: Full-time with some evenings/weekends
Location: Erie County, PA

Who We Are

At JusticeWorks, the needs of youth and families are at the center of everything we do. Our KidsFirst! philosophy drives us to provide structured, strengths-based services that promote safety, stability, and long-term success. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to help youth and families thrive.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - JusticeWorks is proud to be 100% employee owned!

Our ESOP gives employees an ownership interest in the company and a path to long-term retirement growth (at no cost to the employee)—meaning when the company succeeds, our employees benefit directly.

About the Role

JusticeWorks YouthCare is hiring a Youth & Family Mentor to support families as they navigate social service and legal systems. In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact for families, assess needs, connect them with critical community resources, and provide ongoing advocacy and support to help families achieve stability. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, or Social Work.

• High school diploma required
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable access to a vehicle
• Ability to pass all required background clearances
• Ability to pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends

What You’ll Do

• Provide crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy for families navigating social service and legal systems
• Connect families with community resources such as housing, financial assistance, healthcare, and counseling
• Monitor family progress, provide ongoing support, and adjust service plans as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet program requirements
• Transport clients using your personal vehicle as necessary
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and wellness program
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Clearance reimbursement and renewal

JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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