ARCHES - Brownsville Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO : PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ARCHES

LOCATION : 1709 St. Mark's Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233

HOURS : Up to 13 Hours / Week, Non-Exempt

SALARY : $22.52 / Hr.

JOB SUMMARY : 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 Mentor works in Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood with a cohort of 4 mentees, participates in weekly mentoring groups, meets individually with mentees and provides support and guidance.

MAJOR DUTIES :

• 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 with support, guidance, and advice throughout the week
• Plans and participates in monthly recreational / educational outings with mentees
• On-call 7 / 24
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS :