Credible Messenger Counselor (25412)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

22d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Credible Messenger Counselor, you will develop transformative mentoring relationships with youth in the justice system. Credible Messenger Mentoring for youth in the juvenile justice system is a transformative process through which individuals from similar backgrounds, especially men and women who have personal experience in the justice system, engage youth in structured and intentional relationships that help them change their attitudes, belief, and actions. You will also provide therapeutic and case management services for the youth and the family.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field with at least three to five years of experience.
At least one to two years of demonstrated successful “lived experience” within the Justice or Child Welfare Systems.
A valid Drivers License, and access to a reliable vehicle to conduct home visits and outreach to youth, as well as transporting youth.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of nine youth and and meet with each youth weekly in their home or a mutually agreed upon community setting, as well as providing outreach phone calls and support to caregivers.
Advocate and support youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
Participate in Credible Messenger training and consultation opportunities to develop restorative justice and mentoring skills, as well as learning about promoting a lifestyle of sustained transformation.
Advocate and guide youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
Establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, Probation Department, service providers, and community resources.
Maintain case record and complete all paperwork: work-based Learning documentation, status sheets, progress notes, service plans in accordance with program contract, agency policy, COA and state mandates.
Coordinate and implement work-based Learning interventions with each youth, including the issuing of stipends to the youth and obtaining all necessary signatures to verify accuracy of implementation.