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About the Role

The Law Enforcement Mentor mentors, supports, and guides at-risk youth through prevention, intervention, and community engagement services. This role focuses on building positive relationships with youth and families while helping prevent delinquency, truancy, substance use, violence, and other high-risk behaviors. The specialist works collaboratively with schools, families, community organizations, and service providers to connect youth with appropriate resources and opportunities for success.

Responsibilities

Build positive, trusting relationships with youth and young adults.
Provide mentorship, encouragement, and guidance focused on personal growth and accountability.
Support youth in developing communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and decision-making skills.
Conduct regular check-ins with youth identified as at-risk for truancy, behavioral concerns, substance use, or juvenile justice involvement.
Support workshops and presentations on topics including bullying prevention, drug and alcohol awareness, gang prevention, internet and social media safety, violence prevention, and healthy decision-making.
Participate in school and community outreach events.
Respond to youth and family crises using trauma-informed and non-confrontational approaches.
Assist in de-escalating behavioral or emotional situations involving youth.
Identify immediate safety concerns and coordinate support services when necessary.
Work closely with parents, guardians, schools, social workers, probation staff, and community agencies.
Help families navigate behavioral, educational, and community resource systems.
Attend case meetings and community partnership meetings as assigned.
Support diversion efforts that provide alternatives to juvenile justice involvement.
Assist youth in completing program goals, community service requirements, or restorative justice activities.
Connect youth and families with counseling, educational support, employment programs, and other community resources.
Maintain accurate case notes, incident reports, referrals, and program documentation.
Track youth participation, progress, and outcomes.
Prepare reports as required by agency policies or grant funding requirements.
Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must maintain an active law enforcement certification and remain in good standing with the applicable certifying authority throughout employment.
Retired or current law enforcement professionals in good standing.
Experience working with youth, families, or community-based programs.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to build rapport with diverse youth populations.
Knowledge of juvenile justice systems and community resources.
Training or certification in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, youth development, restorative practices, or mental health awareness.
Previous mentoring, coaching, school resource, or community policing experience.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Ability to engage youth in a positive and respectful manner.
Strong de-escalation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness of trauma impacts on youth behavior.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Conflict resolution skills
De-escalation skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills
Documentation skills
Trauma-informed care
Crisis intervention
Youth development
Restorative practices
Mental health awareness
Mentoring
Coaching
School resource
Community policing
Bilingual abilities

Location

Steuben/Livingston

Work Type

Full-time
Part-time

Experience Level

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Education Level

High school diploma or GED required
Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, education, or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$30.00-35.00/hr.

Benefits

Competitive salary
403b retirement plan
Generous time off package
Work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive and collaborative environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

About the Company

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people.
We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home.
We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/AA Disability/Vet