Credible Messenger

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for developing transformative mentoring relationships with youth in the justice system. Credible Messenger Mentoring for youth in the juvenile justice system is a transformative process through which individuals from similar backgrounds, especially men and women who were themselves justice‑involved, engage youth in structured and intentional relationships that help them change their attitudes, beliefs, and actions. The position is with our PATH program (Participants Achieve Through Hard Work).

• Mentor youth involved with the justice system, carrying a caseload of up to six youth.
• Conduct individual outreach and relationship development with each youth, having contact with each youth multiple times per week, at least one of those contacts being face to face.
• Model a lifestyle of sustained transformation.
• Advocate and support youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
• Connect youth with community resources and local employers.
• Facilitate positive youth development and mentoring to each youth.
• Collaborate with Probation and Parsons PATH staff regarding the needs of each youth.
• Attend all PATH Providers Meetings, as scheduled by Parsons PATH staff.
• Implement the Work Based Learning program aspect of the PATH program each week, by submitting WBL forms to Credible Messenger Supervisor by due date each week.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  
• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years of demonstrated successful "lived experience" within the Justice System.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and good and access.
• Consistent access to reliable vehicle will be needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a range of valuable benefits, including 14 paid holidays, health insurance starting at the beginning of your first full month of employment, and immediate accrual of sick leave. Personal time will also be available from your first day on the job.

Salary - $24.35 per hour (40 Hours Per Week). At the start of your first full month of employment you will start accruing sick days and vacation time (3 months waiting period for vacation) immediately.