What are the responsibilities and job description for the Success Coach (Mentor) – Reentry Action for Youth (RAY) position at April Parker Foundation?
About April Parker Foundation
The April Parker Foundation (APF) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing health equity, social justice, and community empowerment. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we serve individuals and families in need, with a holistic focus on wellness, housing stability, youth empowerment, and culturally competent healthcare access. APF envisions communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Working at the April Parker Foundation provides a dynamic environment where collaboration, compassion, and social justice drive every initiative. Join our team and help shape community health and wellness for generations to come.a
About The RAY Program
The RAY Program empowers justice-involved youth through mentorship, case management, and reentry support. Led by individuals with lived experience, RAY helps youth transition successfully back into their communities with guidance and care.
Position Overview
As a Success Coach, you'll serve as a mentor, advocate, and guide for justice-involved youth. Drawing from your lived experience, you'll form meaningful relationships, provide steady support, and help youth reconnect with education, employment, and overall wellness as they navigate reentry and strive toward a more stable future.
Key Responsibilities
Required
Your story can change lives. As a Success Coach at APF, you'll walk alongside youth on their path to healing and leadership. You'll be part of a team that uplifts second chances, values lived experience, and builds futures rooted in trust, support, and transformation.
The Pay Range For This Role Is
27 - 29 USD per hour(Los Angeles County, CA)
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The April Parker Foundation (APF) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing health equity, social justice, and community empowerment. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we serve individuals and families in need, with a holistic focus on wellness, housing stability, youth empowerment, and culturally competent healthcare access. APF envisions communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Working at the April Parker Foundation provides a dynamic environment where collaboration, compassion, and social justice drive every initiative. Join our team and help shape community health and wellness for generations to come.a
About The RAY Program
The RAY Program empowers justice-involved youth through mentorship, case management, and reentry support. Led by individuals with lived experience, RAY helps youth transition successfully back into their communities with guidance and care.
Position Overview
As a Success Coach, you'll serve as a mentor, advocate, and guide for justice-involved youth. Drawing from your lived experience, you'll form meaningful relationships, provide steady support, and help youth reconnect with education, employment, and overall wellness as they navigate reentry and strive toward a more stable future.
Key Responsibilities
- Build trust and connection through consistent, authentic mentorship
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans for each youth
- Maintain weekly contact with youth—minimum twice per week, including one in-person interaction
- Support access to services in education, job training, housing, healthcare, and legal aid
- Accompany youth to important appointments (e.g., court dates, school meetings, job interviews)
- Document all interactions, goals, and progress in a timely and organized manner
- Assist with tangible needs such as transportation, hygiene supplies, and food
- Distribute participation incentives to support engagement and consistency
- Facilitate family engagement and help build supportive networks for youth
Required
- Lived experience with the justice system
- Minimum 1 year working with youth or in community-based programs
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage up to 10 active youth cases
- Passion for mentorship, empowerment, and community-driven change
- Familiarity with Los Angeles County systems (DYD, Probation, community providers)
- Experience in peer mentoring or reentry navigation
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Your story can change lives. As a Success Coach at APF, you'll walk alongside youth on their path to healing and leadership. You'll be part of a team that uplifts second chances, values lived experience, and builds futures rooted in trust, support, and transformation.
The Pay Range For This Role Is
27 - 29 USD per hour(Los Angeles County, CA)
PI266124456
