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: Parent Educator
Open Date: 5/20/2025
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: Youth Advocate
Open Date: 5/20/2025
Close Date: Ongoing
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-time
Requirements:
  • Position requires high school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with children, youth, and families, the ability to work effectively with groups of children, youth, and families, and the ability to work independently.
  • Position requires a Driver’s License.
Description:
We are looking for a caring, committed Youth Advocate to be part of our Prevention Services team. Our Prevention Programs are designed to address the risks that make it more likely that kids will use drugs and alcohol or make other unsafe decisions. This position provides the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of the youth in our community and help set them up for success. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive program of youth development services to children, youth and families at community and school sites, and at YSB programs, including the youth centers in Bellefonte and Snow Shoe, Street Works Outreach Sites throughout the county, in the schools, and residential programs.
  • Providing evidence-based and other programs to youth through school presentations, health classes, small group sessions, and through our community outreach and after-school programs. These groups will provide information and activities on drug and alcohol prevention, bullying prevention, and improving social and decision-making skills.
  •  Transporting youth to activities, field trips, and between centers and SOP sites.
  • Assuring that information collecting and record-keeping requirements are met, that outcome-based evaluation is conducted, and that required monthly reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Providing community education concerning program services through the distribution of public relations materials and public presentations on the program to educators, youth group leaders and community groups.
  • 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