Youth Mentor Job at Clarity Recruiting, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Clarity Recruiting
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Our client is a community and faith-based organization dedicated to supporting justice-involved youth through mentorship, advocacy, and structured programming. They are seeking a Youth/Mentor Advocate to serve as a Credible Messenger within a juvenile justice program supporting youth ages 13–18. This role will lead mentoring sessions, support youth development, and collaborate with families, justice partners, and community organizations to help participants build positive life pathways.

Location : Philadelphia, PA (In-person)

Hours : Full-Time | Monday–Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Compensation: $16.25 – $24.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct mentorship and advocacy for 6–10 justice-involved youth at a time
  • Lead weekly small-group sessions, enrichment activities, and one-on-one mentoring
  • Conduct youth intake assessments and support individualized achievement plans
  • Coordinate with justice partners, families, and community organizations to track youth progress
  • Conduct off-site visits, home visits, and attend referral or court appointments as needed
  • Deliver program curriculum in both individual and group settings
  • Maintain accurate case notes and activity tracking in the program’s client database
  • Make referrals and follow up with community partners to ensure youth receive necessary services
  • Participate in team meetings, trainings, supervision sessions, and case conferences
  • Support program reporting, documentation, and administrative requirements

Ideal Background

  • Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with youth ages 13–19
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with court-involved youth
  • Experience leading youth programming or small group sessions
  • Familiarity with juvenile justice systems such as Family Court or Supreme Court
  • Strong written documentation and organizational skills
  • Experience working with Latino and African-American families preferred
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred
  • Philadelphia residents strongly encouraged to apply
  • Certified Behavioral Health Technician certification preferred

Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday

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