Employment

Are you interested in making a difference with children and families?  At YSB, our staff work hard to make kids matter every day! Take a look at our current opportunities! Interested applicants can submit a resume and  application to humanresources@ccysb.com.

Position Title: Youth Advocate (Juvenile Mentoring Program)
Open Date: 7/15/2026
Close Date: Ongoing
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-time
Requirements:
Job requires a Bachelor’s level of education, and/ or practical experience working with youth or significant related coursework. Proven track record working successfully with youth and staff at varying levels is necessary. Understanding of the juvenile justice system, BARJ principles, and JJSES is preferred.
Description:
Are you passionate about helping teenagers overcome challenges and build brighter futures?
The Youth Service Bureau’s Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Advocate to join our team. In this role, you’ll mentor at-risk youth, support juveniles involved in the justice system, and help them develop the skills, confidence, and positive connections needed to succeed. As JUMP expands into prevention services, you’ll also have the opportunity to work with youth before they enter the juvenile justice system, making a lasting impact when it matters most.
Responsibilities:
  • Assists with weekly community service opportunities for youth designed to aid youth in completing required hours, develop transferable skills, and create neighborhood attachment.
  • Attends weekly group activities designed to engage youth in healthy leisure activities and promote positive social skills, as assigned.
  • Co-facilitates weekly groups
  • Assists with victim awareness group on a monthly basis.
  • Documents activities in files.
  • Provides transportation for youth to activities and groups.
  • Actively participates in staff meetings and required trainings.
  • Joins in street outreach activities as assigned and as fit with goals of JUMP.
  • Maintains care and provides service to families assigned to caseload
  • Facilitate structed small group sessions using the curriculum in schools
  • Build supportive strength based relationships with youth through consistent mentoring using the intervention in schools
  • *Centre County Youth Service Bureau does not discriminate on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation.
  • For more information, please contact Raelee Hulek at rhulek@ccysb.com
Position Title: Project Safe and Smart Facilitator
Open Date: 7/15/2026
Close Date: Ongoing
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-time
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Practical experience working with children, youth, families, or significant related coursework is preferred. Working knowledge of child development, good public speaking skills, strong organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills, and ability to assume responsibility and make decisions is crucial.
Description:
Responsibilities:
  • We are searching for a Project Safe & Smart Facilitator to join our Team! This position is designed to facilitate child sexual abuse prevention workshops within the Centre County community. It is a grant-funded position, funded for 2.5 years, and there are two main components to the programming that this position will need to facilitate. The first program is a puppet-based educational program called Safe Touches, to be implemented within Centre County elementary schools throughout the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and also during the 2026-2027 school year. The second program is a parent-focused workshop called Smarter Parents to be conducted with parents around the County during the throughout the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and also during the 2026-2027 school year. This position will support the implementation of the Project Safe and Smart grant and is for a period of 2.5 years; it began on January 1, 2025, and has an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027. Some of the position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Attends and participates in all introductory/orientation and training offered by both Centre County Youth Service Bureau and Centre Safe.
    • Attends training in the Safe Touches and Smarter Parents curriculum facilitation for both in-person and virtual program delivery, and demonstrates proficiency.
    • Conducts Safe Touches (puppet-based workshops) to K-3rd grade classrooms across Centre County.
    • Conducts Smarter Parents workshops for small groups of parents throughout Centre County.
    • Ensures that all Safe Touches and Smarter Parents materials and presentations meet program fidelity standards and other grant-related requirements.
    • Assists in regular evaluation of educational efforts including collecting, reporting, analyzing, and submitting program data from participants of the programs.
  • *Centre County Youth Service Bureau does not discriminate on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation.
  • For more information, please contact Raelee Hulek at rhulek@ccysb.com
Position Title: Family Counselor
Open Date: 5/6/2026
Close Date: Ongoing
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-time
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field, two years of related experience, driver’s license and access to personal vehicle. Working knowledge of case management, crisis intervention techniques and excellent organizational and time management skills, along with the ability to work independently and in a team are critical.
Description:
We are searching for a full-time Family Counselor to join our Reunification team! The Reunification program provides permanency services to children who have entered out-of-home care due to abuse, neglect, dependency, or delinquency issues. The program uses an in-home, family focused approach. Staff work directly with family members through case management and counseling to resolve the issues leading up to the family’s separation and to ensure the child can return home safely or find permanency through other family members, foster parents, or adoption. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Providing intensive in-home services to further the goals of the reunification plan. Services typically include individual/caregiver/family sessions,  supervising visits,  parent education and engaging with families in day-to-day activities to teach and model.
  • Increasing safety for children through observation and intervention in the home and community, drug testing as indicated, and conducting unannounced check-ins at the home.
  • Managing all aspects of assigned cases, including extensive case management, transportation of clients, and supporting clients in various arenas.
  • Testifying in court for assigned cases.
  • *Centre County Youth Service Bureau does not discriminate on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation.
  • For more information, please contact Raelee Hulek at rhulek@ccysb.com
Position Title: Parent Educator
Open Date: 4/6/2026
Close Date: Ongoing
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-time
Requirements:
Position requires a Bachelors Degree in related field or substantial related work experience; training and working knowledge of children and families, extensive education in parent education methods, casework methods, crisis intervention techniques, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Description:
We are searching for a full-time Parent Educator to join our Parenting Plus Team! Our Parenting Plus program recognizes that parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. We help parents navigate any immediate needs for services or supports and assist them in making sure that their children’s needs are being met, so that they can grow and develop to reach their fullest potential. Some of the position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Provides parents with a comprehensive, individualized in-home program of instruction relevant to effective parenting including: infant stimulation relevant to development, nurturing, child development, communication, discipline, safety, nutrition, anger management, and self-esteem as well as the development of skills relevant to time, money and household management.
  • Organizes and carries out parent education and support groups throughout the service area.
  • Provides ongoing case management services to families on their caseload.
  • Maintains comprehensive case records, summaries and statistics related to families served.
  • *Centre County Youth Service Bureau does not discriminate on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation.
  • For more information, please contact Raelee Hulek at rhulek@ccysb.com
Position Title: Residential Childcare Worker/Youth Advocate
Open Date: 4/7/2026
Close Date: Ongoing
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-time, overnight shift
Requirements:
Position requires you to be at least 21 years of age, have access to a personal vehicle, have a high school diploma, and practical experience with youth.
Description:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth? The Youth Service Bureau (YSB) is seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Child Care Workers / Youth Advocates to join our team, working across several of our residential programs. You’ll play a vital role in supporting teenagers as they develop life skills, work toward their goals, and build brighter futures.
What You’ll Do
  • Provide care and supervision for youth in Residential settings, ensuring a safe, supportive, and positive environment.
  • Model appropriate and safe behavior to help residents develop healthy coping and communication skills.
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals, administer medications as needed, and transport youth to appointments, school, and activities.
  • Support residents in building key life skills such as anger management, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, peer relationships, employability, and goal achievement.
  • Assist in individual, family, and group counseling sessions as needed.
  • Participate in recreational and therapeutic activities that foster personal growth and community connection.
  • *Centre County Youth Service Bureau does not discriminate on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation.
  • For more information, please contact Raelee Hulek at rhulek@ccysb.com