Good Shepherd Services

Mentor: Arches

Good Shepherd Services  •  Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

TITLE: Mentor

REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ARCHES

LOCATION: 1958 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY 11212

HOURS: Up to 16 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
Good Shepherd Services

About Good Shepherd Services

Good Shepherd Services goes where children, youth, and families face the greatest challenges and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. We provide quality, effective services that deepen connections between family members, within schools, and among neighbors. We work closely with community leaders to advocate, both locally and nationally, on behalf of our participants to make New York City a better place to live and work.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York
Year Founded
1857
Website
goodshepherds.org
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