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Youth Worker

2 months ago

New York, United States Center for Alternative Full time $60,000
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Youth Worker

Job Summary:   

CASES is seeking a Youth Worker to join the Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) program, The ACES program support the Education, Career, and Enrichment (ECE) department. ECE specializes in serving youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system. The Youth Worker will develop transformative relationships with participants of an innovative South Bronx and Harlem neighborhood-based program for young men who may not have started but can strive to overcome threatening environments and system involvement to find the path to educational achievement, vocational training, and employment. The young people ACES serves will be engaged in high-risk behaviors. Services through ACES happen primarily in the community. ACES serves young men ages 16-24 who reside in East Harlem and the South Bronx. By developing long-term, multi-year relationships with young people, CASES will meet the young people where they are (literally, with extensive services in the community) to open new opportunities. The safety of our participants and staff is paramount as we continue to see our work make an impact and grow. This position is full-time and requires in-person and in-community work primarily.


Salary: The salary for the Youth Worker position is $60,000 per year.

Shift Hours: The Youth Worker position is Monday to Friday 10AM - 6PM.

Location Address: 4 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027.

Workplace Flexibility:. Flexible. The Youth Worker reports to the office and works in the community.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop trusting/transformative relationships with youth referred and found eligible for the program.
  • Have contact with youth 2-3 times per week in person in the community.
  • Develop a strong relationship with the communities served by ACES.
  • Escort participants to appointments including DMV, HRA, School, Vital document appointments
  • Manage the stress related to the intensity of the work by adopting self-care strategies, effectively utilizing supervision and team meetings, and participating in team building and team stress reduction activities Enter daily progress notes by close of business day.
  • Attend trips and activities with the team.
  • Participate in Trainings, both internal and external.
  • Attend supervision weekly with prepared supervision tool.
  • Be a designated driver as needed.
  • Attend Weekly in-person team meetings.

What we are looking for:

  • High school diploma or HSE/GED required
  • Deep passion for working with youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system with the understanding that ACES participants are not mandated and will require a new approach to youth work.
  • A willingness to adhere to an evolving model with the understanding that ACES is intended to be different from other programming.
  • A belief that ACES participants, community members and team members have the ability and capacity for change.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • An understanding of whom ACES serves and the environments they live in.
  • Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive a 15-passenger van.

Employee Benefits:  

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:  

  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days off annually, Plus an additional summer selfcare day.
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year.  
  • Our Workplace Flexibility Policy allows for various work arrangements, where possible. May be Fully onsite, Hybrid, Flexible, or Fully Remote see individual job descriptions work schedule details.
  • Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%. 
  • Employee Referral Program. 
  • Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES. 

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.  

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.