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Youth Mental Health & Community Advocate

JusticeWorks
  • Erie, Pennsylvania
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Youth Mental Health and Community Advocate
    JusticeWorks YouthCare
     
    Location: Erie County, PA
    Schedule: Full time with some evenings/weekends
    Pay Range: $36,000 - $41,000/yearly
     
    We’re Employee-Owned
    JusticeWorks is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. That means our employees are owners. You build retirement wealth through company stock — at no cost to you — while making a meaningful impact.
     
    Position Summary
    In this role you will support young people involved in the juvenile justice system. In this role, you’ll provide mentorship, life skills training, and advocacy to help youth overcome barriers, reduce recidivism, and build meaningful connections within their communities. If you believe in second chances and the power of positive youth development, we invite you to join our team and make a real impact where it matters most.
     
    What you’ll do
    • Build positive, trusting relationships with justice-involved youth to encourage behavioral and personal development
    • Conduct assessments to identify youth strengths, needs, and risk factors
    • Advocate for youth within the juvenile justice system, helping them navigate legal and rehabilitative processes
    • Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle, as necessary
    Qualifications
    • High School Diploma Required.
    • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
    • Pass current, applicable clearances.
    • Pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.
    • Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.
    Benefits:     
    • Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness Program
    • 401K with company match
    • Company paid life insurance
    • Company paid short term and long-term disability
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Company paid holidays and paid time off
    • Employee referral bonus
    • Clearance reimbursement and renewal
    •  
    JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationErie, Pennsylvania
    Websitehttps://www.justiceworksyouthcare.com/careers/

    Skills

    • Auto Insuranceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Riskunmatched

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