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Part Time Peer Mentor

Osborne Association · Bronx, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$27.47/hrPart-time

About the role

The Part Time Elder Reentry Initiative (ERI) Mentor is a vital part of a multidisciplinary team, providing targeted mentorship to older adults (aged 50+) transitioning from incarceration back into the community. Grounded in the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention (CTI) model, this role utilizes a structured, time-limited case management approach designed to combat institutionalization and foster lasting reentry stability. By engaging participants across three distinct phases—Transition, Try-Out, and Transfer—the Mentor assists with navigating complex community resources, securing housing, employment, benefits, and addressing behavioral and health needs.

Responsibilities

  • CTI-Based Mentorship: Collaboratively manage a caseload of approximately 16 older adult participants, guiding them through the structured phases of Critical Time Intervention to promote successful reentry.
  • Assessment & Phase Planning: Collaborate with the clinical team to complete comprehensive evaluations and implement individualized Phase Plans targeting 1–3 specific areas for stability, such as housing or substance use treatment.
  • Community Navigation & Warm Handoffs: Actively connect participants to community-based partners. Accompany participants to initial appointments to ensure seamless transitions fostering the participant's self-advocacy.
  • Behavioral & Emotional Support: Utilize motivational interviewing, strengths-based and trauma-responsive approaches to provide guidance and social support during the reentry period.
  • Crisis Support & Availability: In collaboration with the team, provide on-call crisis support, at times after hours or on weekends.
  • Flexible Appointment Assistance: Occasionally assist participants during appointments that may begin before 8:00 AM or after 5:00 PM on weekdays.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in weekly CTI team supervision meetings and collaborate with the Care Manager, Clinical Social Worker, and Clinical Supervisor to review caseloads, adjust service plans, and ensure strict fidelity to the CTI model.
  • Partnership Development: Develop and maintain proactive relationships with community-based agencies and specialized service providers to expand the network of resources available to aging reentrants.
  • Data & Documentation: Maintain rigorous, timely documentation within electronic tracking systems, including daily progress notes, Phase Plans, and closing notes, ensuring all contractual program evaluation metrics are met.
  • Training & Collaboration: Attend assigned professional development trainings and maintain in-person attendance to effectively collaborate with co-workers.
  • Mission Alignment: Embody the Osborne Association’s mission and core values, demonstrating a commitment to anti-racist and restorative justice frameworks. Believe that no one should be measured against the worst things they have done, and exhibit deep compassion for older adults (aged 50+) wherever they are in their reentry process.
  • General Support: Perform other duties as assigned to continually support the program’s ultimate goals.

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Communications, Human Services or a related field; or high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1–2 years of professional experience in mentorship, counseling, case management, or providing transitional support services.

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and data entry.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace applications.
  • Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions and at different levels of the organization.
  • Ability to take initiative and drive for results.
  • Excellent assessment, treatment planning and problem resolution skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including participating in team rotations for on-call crisis support or local travel to assist with release days.
  • Ability to travel locally.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse populations, particularly older adults (50+) and/or individuals with high geriatric and complex medical needs, is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care. Knowledge of the Critical Time Intervention (CTI) model is a plus.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.

Pay

$27.47 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, 28 hours per week, Monday through Friday. On scheduled workdays, the candidate will work either 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., depending on program needs. There is flexibility regarding which four days the candidate works within the Monday–Friday schedule. The specific schedule will be discussed during the interview process and confirmed upon hire.

Benefits

  • Participation in 403(b) retirement plan.
  • New York State Paid Sick Leave.
  • Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.
  • Opportunity for job advancement and promotions.

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