Peer-to-Peer Mentor/Advocate

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn, NY

43d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer-to-Peer Mentor is an essential member of the Fatherhood Program team. This role supports fathers by providing lived-experience mentorship, assisting with group facilitation, helping participants navigate program requirements, and building community across all four program tiers. The Mentor strengthens father engagement, supports retention efforts, and contributes to the programs father-friendly environment. This role is designed for someone with personal experience as a father or caregiver who can connect authentically with participants, model positive fathering behaviors, and support fathers as they work toward reunification, improved relationships, and personal development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent.
Minimum of one year of experience in fatherhood programming or a human services setting.
Proficient in oral, written, and interpersonal communication, capable of conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks autonomously, demonstrating strong initiative and self-motivation.
Demonstrated experience serving as an effective group leader, successfully guiding teams to achieve project objectives.
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills that foster collaboration, build strong working relationships, and drive positive team dynamics.

Responsibilities

Provide peer-to-peer support to fathers across all program tiers.
Co-facilitate weekly Peer Support Groups (held twice per week).
Assist with parenting sessions (ProFathering15, Fathering in Action, SFI) as needed.
Share lived experiences to motivate and encourage participant engagement.
Support outreach and recruitment efforts within the community.
Help retain fathers by conducting follow-ups and encouraging participation.
Assist fathers in planning and co-leading required community projects.
Participate in family events and help fathers engage meaningfully.
Track attendance for groups, workshops, and program activities.
Support staff in maintaining incentive logs and participation records.
Communicate participant updates to Family Development Coaches and Program Director.
Attend DYCD-required training and participate in staff meetings.
Promote a father-friendly, trauma-informed, culturally competent program environment.
Conducts phone and field outreach and recruitment to locate and enroll fathers into the program.
Perform other duties as assigned