Youth Justice Mentor

The Advocate, Intervene, Mentor (AIM) Program is a community-based initiative designed to support court-involved and at-risk youth and their families. AIM provides holistic services that combine mentoring, family coaching, and advocacy to reduce recidivism, strengthen family systems, and promote positive youth development. Mentors play a vital role in this mission by building trusting relationships with participants, modeling positive choices, and working alongside families, Parent Coaches, and program staff to foster resilience and long-term success. The Youth Justice Mentor provides consistent guidance, advocacy, and support to AIM participants. This role focuses on building trusting relationships with youth, modeling positive decision-making, and supporting the achievement of individualized goals. The Mentor works closely with the Parent Coach, the AIM Program Director, and referral sources to promote the participant’s overall success and strengthen family and community connections.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with youth participants, their families, the Parent Coach, AIM Program Director, and Probation Officers to support consistent engagement and case coordination.
• Meet regularly with assigned participants to fulfill minimum hour requirements, offering mentoring, guidance, and positive role modeling.
• Accompany participants to program events, trips, and/or activities, and support family involvement where appropriate.
• Attend on-site and off-site trainings as required by the Program Director to strengthen mentoring skills.
• Collaborate with referral sources and provide timely feedback on participant progress and engagement.
• Participate in monthly Family Team Meetings to share updates on youth progress, identify barriers, and coordinate support alongside the Parent Coach.
• Support additional tasks as assigned by the Program Director.
• Document mentoring sessions, activities, and participant progress toward individualized goals.
• Assist with the development of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and Safety/Crisis Plans, ensuring youth voices and needs are represented.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records of participant activities and outcomes.
• Monitor and assess participant engagement, responsiveness to mentoring, and progress toward positive behavior change.
• Adhere to CMS policies and procedures in all service delivery.
• Model professionalism and the founding principles of CMS in all interactions with youth, families, and community partners.
• Increase community awareness of the AIM Program by participating in outreach, networking, and community activities with youth.
• Share knowledge of existing youth-focused resources and contribute new ideas for program growth.
• Participate in unit initiatives and agency-wide committees, representing youth perspectives.
• Partner with Parent Coaches and other CMS programs to provide holistic support for participants.
• Meet regularly with the program supervisor for supervision, case consultation, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, preferably those involved in the Juvenile Justice System or related settings.
• Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System, Department of Probation, Family Court, and Alternatives to Detention (ATD) highly preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with youth and serve as a consistent, positive role model.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Optimistic and solution-oriented, with a passion for empowering youth and supporting positive change.
• Commitment to meeting program requirements and willingness to adjust schedule to meet participant and program needs.

Compensation and Job Details

This is a full time, 35 hour per week-salaried position. Annual salary: $50,000

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000