Youth Community Mentor & Advocate

Racine Unified School District; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine Unified School District invites applications for the Community Connector position to work with youth, families, and Human Services to guide, mentor, and reduce involvement in the justice system. This role emphasizes outreach, crisis response, and connecting students to pro-social supports.

Responsibilities include home visits, coordination with teachers and administrators, and developing in-service trainings for parents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with justice-involved youth and/or adults.
• Demonstrated connection to at-risk communities.
• Preference for individuals with lived experience within the criminal legal system.

Responsibilities

• Provides community outreach and one-on-one support to youth and families using a trauma-informed approach.
• Acts as guide, mediator, and mentor to help youth engage with schools and community.
• Develops and presents in-service courses for parents on extracurricular programs and educational opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Crisis response

Empathy

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Infinite Campus

Job description

Racine Unified School District invites applications for the Community Connector position to work with youth, families, and Human Services to guide, mentor, and reduce involvement in the justice system. This role emphasizes outreach, crisis response, and connecting students to pro-social supports.

Responsibilities include home visits, coordination with teachers and administrators, and developing in-service trainings for parents.