Youth Mentor/Case Manager (part-time up to 29 hours/week)

Help our region’s youth reach their full promise and potential! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County is seeking an empathetic, self-directed, and organized Options Program Case Manager to join their team! This direct service position will work with male youth throughout Bucks County ages 7-18.

Our Options Case Managers make a difference through:

• Weekly or biweekly mentoring meetings with youth referred by Bucks County Children and Youth, Youth Aid Panels, or Juvenile Probation.
• Introducing youth to new prosocial community activities.
• Engaging youth in rewarding service projects to give back to their community and fulfill service hour requirements.
• Reducing youth recidivism by improving their decision making skills and peer relationships through cognitive exercises, apology letters, and connection to ongoing community resources.

Our Options Program families say:

“My Options Case Manager was great! He helped me out through everything and made me realize the good life has, by just doing the right thing.”-Options Program youth

“My son’s Options Case Manager had a positive effect on my son by affording opportunities to look into his future and other interests.”-Parent of an Options Program youth

Our ideal candidates have:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or similar educational backgrounds
• Understanding of our role as Mandated Reporters
• Understanding of casework practices, individual and group work skills, family dynamics, and child development
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills with ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to maintain detailed case notes and youth progress reports
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing and behavioral contracting or willingness to learn
• Ability to travel 60-70% of the time throughout Bucks County
• Availability to work flexible hours to meet customer needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Benefits

• Rewarding career making a direct impact on the lives of children
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Collaborative team of professionals who support each other
• Flexible, hybrid schedule

**Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration. A cover letter is a requirement for the position.**

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $24.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• youth mentorship: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jamison, PA 18929 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jamison, PA 18929: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jamison, PA 18929