Mentor

Children's Institute•Long Beach, CA

1d•$27 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mentor (Youth Reentry) provides mentorship, case management, and care coordination to justice-involved youth, with an emphasis on reentry navigation and engagement. Builds trusting relationships with youth participants to promote stability, healing, and personal growth, while linking the youth to community-based services and supports. Draws from lived experience to guide participants through complex systems and support successful transitions back into their communities.

Requirements

Prior history of justice-system involvement, AND/OR being directly impacted by the justice involvement and/or incarceration of a family member(s).
Prior experience working with individuals with system involvement, mental illness, SUD, or experiencing homelessness, AND/OR experience assisting community members in navigating health and social service systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with participants and community-based organizations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking abilities.
Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance OR reliable transportation depending on business needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Punctual and dependable attendance.
Working knowledge of programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Database software

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Build supportive, trust-based relationships with youth participants through regular mentorship and guidance
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 one in-person interaction, and document all interactions
Provide ongoing case management and connect youth with appropriate services, including education, employment, housing, and behavioral health supports
Accompany participants to appointments, offer transportation assistance, and provide coaching as needed
Partner with external service providers and refer youth to additional supports when appropriate
Monitor participant progress and update care plans at least every six months
Exit youth who have completed services or are no longer actively engaged
Maintain a full caseload of up to ten youth and support outreach efforts to keep caseloads filled
Participate in County-mandated trainings, events, and meetings
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all case notes and care activities
Other duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Opportunity for growth & advancement
Professional development & continued training
Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities