ATI Credible Messenger Mentor
About The Position
The Credible Messenger Mentor will support the Gun Diversion Program in the ATI unit in connecting participants to pro-social behavior and activities, facilitate mentoring group and one on one sessions, family engagement workshops and community benefit projects. The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities. Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens.
Requirements
- Experience and commitment to working with mandated participants with criminal justice involvement
- Strong communication skills as a facilitator
- Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills
- Strong assessment and engagement skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- One year of case management experience preferred
- High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred
- We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant personal experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Facilitate mentorship group sessions and other cognitive behavior groups
- Coordinate and attend trips and activities with clients
- Provide individual mentoring sessions with clients, referrals to internal and external resources, develop client schedules, and client centered treatment plans
- Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing needs
- Coordinate interventions with participants' families, by offering family events for clients and their family
- Coordinate and promote anti-gun violence pro-social events
- Monitor participants attendance and compliance with mandate
- Participate in case conferences for optimum collaboration among departments/programs and external agencies as needed
- Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and trainings
- Participate in ongoing mentor training and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
