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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
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.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively with participants and community-based organizations.
Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
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.
N/A
Working knowledge of programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Database software
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 - 2/3, 2/3+]
Stand: -1/3
Walk: -1/3
Sit: 2/3 +
Reach with hands and arms: 2/3+
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: 2/3+
Climb or balance: -1/3
Bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl: -1/3
Talk or hear: 2/3+
Taste or smell: None
Carry, push or pull: -1/3
Lifts Weights or Exerts Force
Up to 10 pounds: -1/3
Up to 25 pounds: -1/3
Up to 50 pounds: None
Up to 100 pounds: None
More than 100 pounds: None
No special vision requirements.
The physical, mental & environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 - 2/3, 2/3+]
Environmental variables that may be indicated as applicable to the position:
Working near mechanical parts: None
Work in high, precarious places: None
Fumes or airborne particles: None
Toxic or caustic chemicals: None
Outdoor weather conditions: -1/3
Extreme cold (non-weather): None
Extreme heat (non-weather): None
Risk of electrical shock: None
Moderate noise
New Hire Orientation
AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention
Mandated Reporter
CPR/First Aid
Timekeeping & Attendance
COMPENSATION:
$26.75 USD - $32.10 USDIn accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.
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
CONTINGENCIES:
Influenza immunization or declination
COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
Education verification
Reference check
Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
Drug and alcohol screening
Tuberculosis screening
Skills Required
- Prior history of justice-system involvement or being directly impacted by a family member's justice involvement
- Experience working with individuals with system involvement, mental illness, substance use disorder, or experiencing homelessness, or assisting community members navigating health and social services
- Ability to build supportive, trust-based relationships and provide case management and care coordination
- Maintain contact with participants at least twice weekly, including one in-person interaction, and document all interactions
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and establish effective working relationships
- Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance OR reliable transportation depending on business needs
- Ability to handle confidential information and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and critical thinking abilities
- Working knowledge of Windows environment, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and database software
- High school diploma or GED
- Spanish/English bilingual
What We Do
Children's Institute Inc. (CII) is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families healing from the effects of family and community violence. Using a two-generation approach, the organization provides high-quality early education, counseling services, parenting supports, and advocacy to foster emotional well-being and educational success, creating sustainable pathways to economic mobility for those in underserved communities.
