Bronx Youth Mentor - Transformative Guidance & Support

Phipps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 318,000 - 453,000; Part time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods is seeking an enthusiastic mentor for the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program serving youths aged 16–24 in the Soundview area of the Bronx. You will conduct weekly sessions, implement the Interactive Journaling curriculum, and collaborate with probation staff to support participants toward positive, self-determined goals.

The role requires strong counseling, communication, and computer literacy, with a focus on building trust and guiding participants through ongoing

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred; high school diploma or equivalency required
• Experience working with the disconnected youth; experience with court-involved, and/or formerly incarcerated youth preferred
• Ability to serve as a strong, positive role model for the community
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Sense of humor is a MUST!

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly mentoring sessions, including planning and facilitating each session
• Attend regular case conferencing meetings regarding the participants’ progress, including discussing strategies, troubleshooting, and resources for helping participants achieve their goals
• Maintain thorough, accurate records for a caseload of mentees, including keeping participants data current in program files and pertinent databases for Phipps Neighborhoods and the Department of Probation
• Develop effective intervention strategies and guide participants toward achieving positive, self-determined goals
• Participants in Arches team, supervision, and professional development meetings
• Contribute to the team’s outreach, intake and enrollment strategies, including conducting group information sessions and one-on-one intake meetings with prospective mentees
• Communicate with various other entities connected with mentees, including parents to gather and share information when necessary
• Assist Arches team in tracking and distribution of participants incentives, such as meals, metro-cards, stipends and gift cards
• Handle additional responsibilities and functions as assigned by program director

Skills

Counseling

Computer Literacy

Verbal Communication

Communication

Education

General Equivalency Diploma

High School Diploma

Associates or better

Job description

Phipps Neighborhoods is seeking an enthusiastic mentor for the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program serving youths aged 16–24 in the Soundview area of the Bronx. You will conduct weekly sessions, implement the Interactive Journaling curriculum, and collaborate with probation staff to support participants toward positive, self-determined goals.

The role requires strong counseling, communication, and computer literacy, with a focus on building trust and guiding participants through ongoing