Juvenile Justice Advocate

Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Research Grant Employees

Category: Clerical & Data Entry / Education

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: 03752

Description

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 incapacitated 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.*

Program Support:

• 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.

Training and Facilitation:

• 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.

Outreach and 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…