Youth Worker

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)
Bronx, NY
Job T itle: Youth Worker

Job Summary:

The Education, Career, and Enrichment (ECE) department at CASES specializes in serving youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system. The Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) program seeks a Youth Worker that can 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.

Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Salary: The salary for this role is $60,000 per year.

Location Address : 4 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation. 

Workplace Flexibility: Flexible - Staff have flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.

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.
  • Participate in in-office programming as appropriate.
  • Manage 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.

What We Are Looking For:

  • High school diploma is required.
  • Bilingual youth worker.
  • 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.
  • All team members will wear ACES logo apparel during work hours provided by CASES.

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
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • Flexible Work Arrangements whenever 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

Our Values

At CASES, we like to move with PURPOSE , which reflects our values:

PEOPLE| Hold people’s stories with dignity

UNITY| Commit to a shared mission

RESPECT| Celebrate the strength of diversity

PROGRESS| Always work to improve

OPTIMIZE| Make the best use of resources

SOLUTIONS| Work together to solve problems

EMPATHY| Seek to understand others

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. 

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.

Monday-Friday 10am-6pm

35 hours weekly.
Posted 2025-12-24

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