Lead Mentor: Arches

Reports To

Program Director, Arches

Location

1958 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Hours

Up to 13 Hours/Week, Non-Exempt

Salary

$25.00/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 Lead Mentor works in the Bed Stuy neighborhood with a team of 4 mentors and cohort of 20 mentees, participates in weekly mentoring groups, meets individually with mentees and provides support and guidance to the team.

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 and mentors with support, guidance, and advice throughout the week
• Plans and participates in monthly recreational/educational outings with mentees
• On call as needed
• Responsible for all data entry using the DOP Connect software
• 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 the Brownsville and Bed Stuy 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

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