Advocate Mentor - Part Time

Major Duties

• 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.

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.