Mentor; Youth Re-Entry

Position: Mentor (Youth Re-Entry)
* 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
* 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.
* Working knowledge of programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.
* Database software
* 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
* 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

Children’s Institute (CII) believes that all children and families have boundless potential to achieve emotional well-being and educational success, which build pathways to economic mobility and lifelong health. Using a whole family, two-generation approach, CII offers education, counseling services, parenting support, convening spaces and enrichment programs in the community, at our early education centers, K-12 schools, and neighborhood hubs.

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