Advocate Mentor - Part Time

AIM (Advocate, Intervene, Mentor) is an intensive mentoring and advocacy program serving adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 who are on juvenile probation or at-risk of out-of-home placement as a result of a Family Court disposition. The Advocate Mentor will work with a cohort of four to six mentees providing intensive in-home and community support, guidance, and crisis intervention.

Reports to: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, AIM

Location: 692 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours: Up to 20hrs /Week; Non Exempt ; Non-Traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: $22.52 Hr

Major Duties of the Advocate Mentor:
• Serve as mentor for four to six court-involved young adults aged 13-18, who are on juvenile probation or facing out-of-home placement as a result of a Family Court disposition.
• Provide intensive in-home support and guidance to mentees and their family members.
• Work with mentees and family members to develop healthy communication skills and coping mechanisms.
• Work with mentees to reflect on their current decision-making process and develop short- and long-term goals.
• Escort mentees to school, court, DOP meetings and other required engagements as needed.
• Make referrals to appropriate community resources for mentees and family members.
• Participate in rotating mentor on-call schedule and respond to mentees and family members during crisis situations.
• Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through the provision of engaging programming, high expectations, and high-quality services.
• Meet with the Program Director for bi-weekly supervision.
• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
• Communicate with DOP Probation Officers as appropriate.
• Use internal and external databases as required.
• Participate in development and implementation of processes that ensure integration of participant feedback in program planning.
• Participate in agency work groups and committees.
• Participate in all DOP training and technical assistance sessions as required.

Advocate Mentor Qualifications:
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

• Experience and comfort working with court-involved young adults.
• Prior justice involvement preferred.
• Familiarity with Brooklyn and the challenges faced by young adults living in the borough.
• Experience working with families preferred.
• Familiarity with strength-based/youth development principles.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, and flexible hours as needed.