Youth Programs Assistant — Reentry & Mentorship (LA)

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Program Assistant to support youth-focused programming in Los Angeles County juvenile detention facilities. This temp-to-hire role focuses on mentorship, engagement, and equity-centered youth services to help justice-involved youth transition back into the community.

You will work with County staff, Probation teams, and community partners to track activities, support reporting, and connect youth with education and reentry services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working directly with youth in a service-oriented setting.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Credible Messenger and other program staff delivering services within juvenile detention facilities.
• Serve as a liaison between County departments, Probation staff, community-based organizations, and program stakeholders.
• Track program activities, maintain daily logs, collect data, and assist with outcome reporting.
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, partners, and community stakeholders to support engagement and reentry success.
• Assist with youth activities, workshops, interagency meetings, event planning, and resource coordination.
• Help connect youth with educational, employment, reentry, and supportive services.

Skills

Youth development

Mentorship

Data collection

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Program Assistant to support youth-focused programming in Los Angeles County juvenile detention facilities. This temp-to-hire role focuses on mentorship, engagement, and equity-centered youth services to help justice-involved youth transition back into the community.

You will work with County staff, Probation teams, and community partners to track activities, support reporting, and connect youth with education and reentry services.