Lead Mentor: Arches

Good Shepherd Services•Brooklyn, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Experience and comfort working with court-involved young adults
Familiarity with the Brownsville and Bed Stuy community and challenges faced by young adults living there
Solid group work skills
Knowledge of Word, Zoom, & email usage
Familiarity with strength-based/youth development principles
Ability to work evenings and some Saturdays

Nice To Haves

Prior justice involvement or knowledge of preferred
Experience with cognitive -behavior therapy and/or evidence base practices preferred

Responsibilities

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