Mentor: Arches ENY

Good Shepherd Services•Brooklyn, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mentor works in Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood with a cohort of four court-involved young adults, ages 16–24, who are on probation. As part of the Arches program, an innovative, curriculum-based group mentoring intervention, the Mentor helps participants transform attitudes and behaviors that have led to criminal activity. The role includes leading weekly mentoring groups, meeting with mentees individually, and providing ongoing support and guidance. The position is based at 692 Blake Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207, is non-exempt, and is scheduled for up to 13 hours per week. The Mentor is on call 24/7 and must be able to work evenings and some Saturdays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience and comfort working with court-involved young adults.
Solid group work skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Zoom, and email.
Familiarity with strength-based and youth development principles.
Ability to work evenings and some Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Prior justice involvement or knowledge.
Familiarity with the Brownsville community and challenges faced by young adults living there.
Experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy and/or evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor to court-involved young adults ages 16–24 who are on probation.
Lead weekly mentoring groups using the Arches curriculum-based Interactive Journaling model.
Participate in all Department of Probation (DOP) training and technical assistance sessions.
Meet with mentees individually on a weekly basis.
Provide mentees with support, guidance, and advice throughout the week.
Plan and participate in monthly recreational and educational outings with mentees.
Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through engaging programming, high expectations, and quality services.
Meet with the 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 developing and implementing processes that integrate participant feedback into program planning.
Participate in agency work groups and committees.
Record weekly engagement with mentees.
Support participants’ engagement with school, employment, and/or treatment services.
Perform other duties as assigned.