Mentor: Arches

Job Description

Job Description

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