Youth Advocate, Youth Development Program

Job overview

The Youth Advocate, Youth Development Program is an onsite, full-time role in Ravenna, OH, scheduled for 40 hours per week with a schedule determined case by case. Compensation is $32,500–$35,000 per year. The role supports Axess Family Services’ Youth Development Program, WIA-CCMEP.

What you'll do

• Mentor youth and young adults facing barriers to success
• plan twice-monthly mentee meetings and quarterly group mentoring activities
• help participants identify academic needs and develop plans
• coordinate with schools when suitable
• support transitions to post-secondary education and training
• connect participants with dropout prevention and recovery services when appropriate
• facilitate independent-living skills meetings
• accompany field trips
• provide referrals
• transport participants as needed
• complete documentation and communicate with case managers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth advocate

youth development program

ravenna oh

axess family services

full-time

40 hours/week

mentoring

academic support

independent living skills

post-secondary transition

youth services

$32,500–$35,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a valid Ohio driver’s license, ability to meet agency driving requirements, social service or mental health experience, and experience with children. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Axess Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.