Community Advocate-2002283
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York•New York, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- More 2 years of experience working in the field of youth development; specifically in antiviolence in a school setting
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
