ATI Credible Messenger

ATI Credible Messenger

Long Island City, Queens

The Credible Messenger Mentor will support the Gun Diversion Program in the ATI unit in connecting participants to pro-social behavior and activities, facilitate mentoring group and one on one sessions, family engagement workshops and community benefit projects.

Mission and Fit:
Embodies Fortune's mission and values and will be an effective member of the team in furthering both. The candidate should exhibit compassion and understanding for our participants (wherever they are in their re-entry process) and embrace Fortune's core value that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done.

Strong Communication & Relationship Building:
The ideal candidate will have the ability to clearly convey information, listen actively, and build positive, trust-based relationships with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders.

Time Management & Organization:
The ideal candidate will be skilled at managing multiple tasks or cases efficiently, prioritizing responsibilities, and keeping accurate records to meet deadlines and ensure smooth operations.

Facilitation:
The ideal candidate will possess strong group facilitation skills, including the ability to engage participants, foster meaningful discussions, manage group dynamics, create an inclusive environment, and effectively deliver curriculum or programming to support participant growth and success.

• Facilitate mentorship group sessions and other evidence-based groups;
• Coordinate and attend trips and activities with clients;
• Provide individual mentoring sessions with clients, referrals to internal and external resources, develop client schedules, and client centered treatment plans;
• Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing needs;
• Coordinate interventions with participants' families, by offering family events for clients and their family;
• Coordinate and promote anti-gun violence pro-social events;
• Monitor participants' attendance and compliance with mandate;
• Participate in case conferences for optimum collaboration among departments/programs and external agencies as needed;
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and trainings;
• Participate in ongoing mentor training and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Experience and commitment to working with mandated participants with criminal justice involvement;
• Strong communication skills as a facilitator;
• Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills;
• Strong assessment and engagement skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus;
• Strong organizational and leadership skills;
• One year of case management experience preferred;
• High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred.

We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.