Senior Youth Worker

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

. Develop trusting and transformative relationships with youth referred and found eligible for the program .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $66,958 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong commitment to building transformative relationships with youth and young adults, particularly those impacted by the criminal legal system. Effectively utilizes communication skills and community engagement strategies to support program objectives and participant needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Communication SkillsValid Driver’s LicenseAbility to Drive 15-Passenger VanExperience Working with YouthUnderstanding of Community Environments

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Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam CollaborationStress ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Program Database

Industry Keywords

Youth WorkCriminal Legal SystemCommunity EngagementIn-Office ProgrammingPeace Circles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop trusting and transformative relationships with youth referred and found eligible for the program
Serve as the first point of contact for new referrals
Have contact with youth 2–3 times per week in person in the community
Develop strong relationships with the communities served by ACES
Escort participants to appointments
Participate in and co-facilitate in-office programming, including Peace Circles
Manage work-related stress through self-care strategies, supervision, team meetings, and team-building/stress-reduction activities
Use the program database effectively to track work and measure program performance
Attend trips and activities with participants and staff
Participate in internal and external trainings
Meet weekly for supervision
Serve as a designated driver as needed
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep passion for working with youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system
Understanding that ACES participants are not mandated and require a new approach to youth work
Willingness to adhere to an evolving model
Belief that ACES participants, community members, and team members have the ability and capacity for change
Strong communication skills
Understanding of whom ACES serves and the environments they live in
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van
Ability to work full-time Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, 35 hours per week
Ability to work primarily in the community and attend office-based programming
All team members must wear ACES logo apparel during work hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually
12 Paid Holidays per year
Retirement 403b
Competitive matching up to 6%
Employee Referral Program
ACES logo apparel provided by CASES during work hours
Training opportunities, including internal and external trainings
Team building and team stress reduction activities
Flexible work arrangements, including partially remote work where applicable