Advocate Mentor - Part Time

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome prospective employees for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.

Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other applicable protected classification , in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.

Advocate, Intervene, Mentor is an intensive mentoring and advocacy program serving adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 who are on juvenile probation or at-risk of out-of-home placement as a result of a Family Court disposition. The Advocate Mentor will work with a cohort of four to six mentees providing intensive in-home and community support, guidance, and crisis intervention.

Reports to: VP of Justice Initiative

Location: 692 Blake Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours: 20 Hours/Week;
Non-Traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Major Duties of the Advocate Mentor:

• Serve as mentor for four to six court-involved young adults aged 13-18, who are on juvenile probation or facing out-of-home placement as a result of a Family Court disposition.
• Provide intensive in-home support and guidance to mentees and their family members.
• Work with mentees and family members to develop healthy communication skills and coping mechanisms.
• Work with mentees to reflect on their current decision-making process and develop short- and long-term goals.
• Escort mentees to school, court, DOP meetings and other required engagements as needed.
• Make referrals to appropriate community resources for mentees and family members.
• Participate in rotating mentor on-call schedule and respond to mentees and family members during crisis situations.
• Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through the provision of engaging programming, high expectations, and high-quality services.
• Meet with the Program Director for bi-weekly supervision.
• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
• Communicate with DOP Probation Officers as appropriate.
• Use internal and external 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.
• Participate in all DOP training and technical assistance sessions as required.

Advocate Mentor

Qualifications:

• Experience and comfort working with court-involved young adults.
• Familiarity with Brooklyn and the challenges faced by young adults living in the borough.
• Experience working with families preferred.
• Familiarity with strength-based/youth development principles.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, and flexible hours as needed. Bilingual preferred.

Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance 403 (B) Retirement Plan