Youth Reentry Mentor & Case Manager

Children's Institute, Inc.; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

403b plan

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Children's Institute, Inc. seeks a Mentor (Youth Reentry) to provide mentorship, case management, and care coordination for justice-involved youth.

The role focuses on reentry navigation, stable engagement, and linking youth with community supports to foster growth and successful community reintegration. The position requires building trusting relationships and guiding youth through complex systems, with regular in-person interactions and a full caseload up to ten participants.

Qualifications

• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build trust-based relationships with youth participants through regular mentorship.
• Conduct outreach to identify and enroll eligible youth participants.
• Complete intake and exit assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Maintain contact with each participant at least twice weekly, including in-person interactions.
• Provide ongoing case management and connect youth with education, employment, housing, and behavioral health supports.
• Accompany participants to appointments and provide transportation as needed.
• Partner with external service providers and refer youth to additional supports when appropriate.
• Monitor progress and update care plans at least every six months.
• Maintain a full caseload up to ten youth and support outreach to keep caseloads filled.
• Participate in trainings, events, and meetings; ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Spanish/English bilingual

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work with minimal superv.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Outlook

Teams

Database software

Job description

Children's Institute, Inc. seeks a Mentor (Youth Reentry) to provide mentorship, case management, and care coordination for justice-involved youth.

The role focuses on reentry navigation, stable engagement, and linking youth with community supports to foster growth and successful community reintegration. The position requires building trusting relationships and guiding youth through complex systems, with regular in-person interactions and a full caseload up to ten participants.