Ati Credible Messenger Mentor

DescriptionTitle:                           Credible Messenger Mentor

Unit:                           Alternatives to Incarceration

Reports to:                 Director of ATI and Family Services

Status:                         Full Time; Regular; Non-Exempt

Salary Range:             $45,000 - $50,000

Location:                    Long Island City and projects throughout the five boroughs.

Days/Hours:               VariesMonday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, including some evenings 12pm-8pm, subject to change depending on program needs

 

 

Position Summary:

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.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate mentorship group sessions and other cognitive behavior 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

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 English/Spanish a plus;
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; and

 

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

 

Travel Requirements:  Travel the five boroughs and other Fortune locations as needed

 

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.