Summary: The Community Advocate are individuals with “lived experience” who use their street knowledge as examples of resilience to support marginalized youth in achieving self-transformation. Community Advocate are responsible for mentoring youth in a school and community setting and providing mentorship, conflict mediation and career explorations.
Hourly Rate: $27.47
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage a case load of 5 marginalized youth
Schedule one on one sessions with youth in a safe and appropriate space
Practice daily outreach strategies to engage, identify and connect with youth
Participate in school and community meetings as violence prevention facilitators
Facilitate weekly violence prevention school & community programs
Manage and develop a referral system in support of youth and families
Design, develop and engage youth in positive programming and events
Assist youth in gaining employment/ education attainment
Attend court in support and advocacy of youth’s well-being
Work with partners to identify opportunities for conflict resolution and healing
Participate and intervene in local peace and street mediation efforts
Attend all trainings and staff meetings
Education and/or experience required:
1.High School Diploma
2.More 2 years of experience working in the field of youth development; specifically in antiviolence in a school setting
This is a part-time, non exempt position and the schedule is Monday to Friday 1 PM to 6 PM flexible schedule which includes evenings, late nights & weekends on a “as needed basis.”
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Our Vision
Catholic Charities helps solve the problems of New Yorkers in need - non-Catholics and Catholics alike. The neglected child, the homeless family, and the hungry senior are among those for whom we provide help and create hope. We rebuild lives and touch almost every human need promptly, locally, day in and day out, always with compassion and dignity. We help your neighbors as you would like to be helped if your family were in need.
Our Mission
The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York seeks to uphold the dignity of each person as made in the image of God by serving the basic needs of the poor, troubled, frail and oppressed of all religions. We collaborate with parishes, as well as non-Catholic and Catholic partners, to build a compassionate and just society. Through a network of administered, sponsored and affiliated agencies, Catholic Charities delivers, coordinates, and advocates for quality human services and programs touching almost every human need.
