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At-Promise Youth Mentoring Specialist
Garden Pathways, Inc. —Bakersfield, CA
- $18 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Conflict management
- Mileage reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
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At-Promise Youth Mentoring Specialist
Garden Pathways, Inc. —Bakersfield, CA
Experience working with justice-impacted or at-risk youth in educational, childcare, or social service settings. Prepare and provide progress reports as needed.
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At-Promise Youth Mentoring Specialist

Garden Pathways, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $26 an hour

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Interpersonal skills
Intake
Data management
Conflict management
Social Work

Full Job Description

Overview
Join our dedicated team as an At-Promise Youth Mentoring Specialist, where you will play a vital role in empowering justice impacted youth who are at risk of falling through the cracks. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, foster positive behavioral change, and support youth find lasting freedom from at-risk conditions as they discover dignity and self-worth, take responsibility for their choices, and develop life skills . You will work closely with youth, families, and community partners to create safe, nurturing environments that promote healing, growth, resilience, and success. Your energy and passion will help transform lives and inspire hope for a brighter future.

Duties

Provide mentoring support to 25-30 justice impacted youth identified and eligible for Garden Pathways At-Promise Youth Mentoring Services
Provide intensive case management services through intake and assessment, linkage and coordination of services, advocacy, and follow up
Develop and implement Mentoring Service Plans with youth that include activities that address risk and needs and create pathways towards youth’s goals
Build trusting relationships with At-Promise youth to encourage personal growth, self-esteem, and resilience
Maintain regular contact (minimum of 1 in-person contact per week) with each youth
Prepare and provide progress reports as needed
Collaborate with law enforcement, educators, social workers, and families to support youth’s needs
Facilitate engaging youth programs focused on life skills, social-emotional learning, and adolescent development
Provide transportation to youth clients to and from appointments and activities when no other transportation option is available (bus pass, Uber, Lyft, etc.)
Attend meetings with youth and their families, including school, medical, counseling, and court
Participate in and assist with facilitation of group workshops and activities, including self-esteem, forgiveness, and anger management mentoring groups out of custody and in-custody
Maintain daily case notes that capture all work done on each youth, and collect data and demographic information and input data into CaseMGR
Meet with Youth Mentoring Coordinator regularly for supervision, guidance, youth participant review, and submission of progress reports
Participate in the planning and implementation of enrichment activities for youth

Qualifications

Experience working with justice-impacted or at-risk youth in educational, childcare, or social service settings
Knowledge of the juvenile justice and foster care systems
Background in behavioral health or social work related to high-risk populations
Familiarity with group facilitation best practices for classroom management
Strong understanding of child welfare systems and working effectively with families facing complex challenges
Excellent conflict management skills coupled with the ability to teach and mentor in diverse environments
Prior youth programs experience is highly desirable
Ability to engage empathetically while maintaining professional boundaries in high-pressure situations

This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives. We seek passionate individuals committed to fostering positive change through mentorship, education, and support. If you are energetic, dedicated, and eager to help At-Promise youth reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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