Peer Mentor

Osborne Association Inc•New York, NY

6d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Its programs support people in healing, repairing harm, restoring their lives, and thriving, while challenging systems rooted in racism and retribution and advocating for safety, justice, and liberation. The Peer Mentor joins the team at the Fulton Community Reentry Center, Osborne’s first transitional housing and reentry program. Fulton provides transitional housing for formerly incarcerated men who would otherwise be homeless after discharge from a correctional facility, along with onsite reentry services. The Peer Mentor encourages and supports participants as they reintegrate into community life, promotes program engagement, and advocates for participants’ needs. This is an onsite, full-time position at the Fulton Community Reentry Center in the Bronx, New York. It is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The salary is $26.48–$27.30 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience working directly with individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
Well-organized and detail-oriented.
Knowledge of the target population and area resources.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work effectively without close supervision.

Responsibilities

Conduct one-to-one meetings with participants and facilitate small group sessions.
Assist program participants with completing required assignments.
Meet with participants on an ongoing, as-needed basis, both on and off site, to provide support, advice, and guidance.
Connect participants with community-based support resources, including escorting them to appointments.
Assist participants in obtaining identification and other documents, including birth certificates, Social Security cards, and government identification.
Document contacts, interventions, and interactions with participants in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with other Osborne programs.
Establish professional mentoring relationships with residents to promote positive reintegration into the community.
Collaborate in person as an essential function of the job.
Perform other duties as assigned.