REPORTS TO: PROGRAM COORDINATOR, ARCHES
LOCATION: 1709 St Mark's Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
HOURS: Up to 13 Hours/Week, Non-Exempt
SALARY: $22.52/Hr.
JOB SUMMARY: The Arches program is an innovative, curriculum-based group mentoring intervention that helps young adults between the ages of 16 -24 and on probation, transform attitudes and behaviors that have led to criminal activity. The Mentor works in Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood with a cohort of 4 mentees, participates in weekly mentoring groups, meets individually with mentees and provides support and guidance.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Serve as mentor for court-involved young adults aged 16-24, who are on probation
- Acts as Lead in weekly mentoring group utilizing Arches curriculum-based Interactive Journaling model
- Participate in all DOP training and technical assistance sessions
- Meet with mentees for one-on-one meetings on a weekly basis
- Provide mentees with support, guidance, and advice throughout the week
- Plans and participates in monthly recreational/ educational outings with mentees
- On-call 7/24
- Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through provision of engaging programming, high expectations, and quality services
- Meet with Program Director for bi-weekly supervision
- Participate in case conferences and staff meetings
- Communicate with DOP Probation Officers as appropriate
- Use internal and external computerized 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
- Record weekly engagement with mentees
- Support the engagement of school, employment and/or treatment services
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience and comfort working with court-involved young adults
- Prior justice involvement or knowledge of preferred
- Familiarity with Brownsville community and challenges faced by young adults living there
- Solid group work skills
- Experience with cognitive -behavior therapy and/or evidence base practices preferred
- Knowledge of Word, Zoom, & email usage
- Familiarity with strength-based/youth development principles
- Ability to work evenings and some Saturdays
