Juvenile Justice Advocate

"ASC"•Fullerton, CA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

In 1967, Professor John Irwin created Project Rebound as a way to matriculate people into San Francisco State University directly from the criminal justice system. The focus of Project Rebound quickly became Education as an alternative to incarceration and turning former prisoners into scholars. Since the program’s inception, hundreds of formerly incarcerated people have obtained Bachelor’s degrees and beyond. In 2016, Project Rebound moved beyond the confines of SF State onto eight other CSU campuses, including Cal State Fullerton. Project Rebound acts as a liaison between networks throughout the campus at large as well as throughout the communities in and around CSUF. We utilize a multitude of educational, tutorial, mentorship, and vocational resources to support formerly incarcerated students in succeeding in their education. We focus on the whole student and provide referrals to counseling and networking with human service programs and community-based organizations that can best serve our student’s needs. From prison to university and beyond, Project Rebound exists to support those who want to empower themselves and others through higher education. The Project Rebound Juvenile Justice Advocate will work with the Juvenile Justice Outreach Coordinator, Program Director, and Enrollment Coordinator assisting in maintaining the Dare to Dream: Pathways to College Success program within Orange County Juvenile/Youth facilities, campus partnerships, community-based organizations, high schools, and public agencies that service and support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated transitional aged youth. This position will be responsible for participating in and leading segments of the college orientation and empowerment curriculum, pairing with Dare 2 Dream participants to provide individualized mentorship and coaching, serving as ambassadors of Project Rebound and CSUF, providing system-navigation support, serving as guides and confidants to Dare 2 Dream participants during site visits and advising sessions, etc. Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with youth impacted by the justice system.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and managing multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to work independently and take initiative to meet deadlines.
Commitment to the goals and objectives of Project Rebound.
Proficiency with technology for virtual meetings, presentations, and communication.
Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting to evaluate program outcomes

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with issues related to the justice system and reintegration of youth impacted by the justice system.
Lived experience or significant experience working with youth impacted by the justice system is strongly preferred.
Strong organizational and research skills, with experience using research tools for data management (i.e. MS Excel, Python, R).

Responsibilities

Deliver curriculum and services to youth impacted by the justice system in Orange County juvenile probation facilities, Youth Development Court (YDC), Orange County juvenile court, and high schools.
Schedule and support sessions for individualized pre-matriculation advising.
Provide mentorship and tutoring to youth participants in custody, on campus, and post-release.
Coordinate and implement post-release support to ensure continuity of care for participants transitioning into higher education, vocational pathways, and/or employment.
Maintain detailed case notes for each youth participant, documenting progress, challenges, and achievements.
Participate in Ally training and professional development sessions to enhance skills for engaging and mentoring youth impacted by the justice system.
Facilitate and host Project Rebound informational presentations and leadership education workshops on and off campus to build self-awareness and confidence and foster community engagement.
Schedule, lead, coordinate, and implement campus tours/visits and facilitate college orientation sessions for youth participants.
Collaborate with community partners in Orange County that include but are not limited to: Project Kinship, DAPO, Probation, and others to support program activities and events to empower youth impacted by the justice system.
Serve as a Project Rebound and CSUF ambassador to foster awareness and partnerships supporting youth impacted by the justice system.
Assist PR Housing Coordinator with community events held at the John Irwin House.
Recruit and engage with formerly incarcerated student groups, attend orientations and fairs, and establish and maintain connections with community colleges that serve formerly incarcerated students.
Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting to track program outcomes and improve services for youth impacted by the justice system.
Provide feedback and suggestions for program development and curriculum enhancement.
Create, order, and distribute program materials and resources for participants and stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.