Community Advocate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is seeking part-time Community Advocates to mentor marginalized youth, using lived experience to promote resilience and self-transformation in school and community settings. Responsibilities include mentoring, conflict mediation, and guiding youth toward career exploration. Location: 515 W 182nd Street, New York, NY.

Hourly rate $27.47. This role emphasizes outreach, attendance at meetings as violence prevention facilitators, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience required.
• Experience serving the community as a volunteer or professional within the field of community & youth development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of 5 marginalized youth
• Schedule one on one sessions with youth in a safe and appropriate space
• Practice daily outreach strategies to engage, identify and connect with youth
• Participate in school and community meetings as violence prevention facilitators
• Facilitate weekly violence prevention school & community programs
• Manage and develop a referral system in support of youth and families
• Design, develop and engage youth in positive programming and events
• Assist youth in gaining employment/ education attainment
• Attend court in support and advocacy of youth's well-being
• Work with partners to identify opportunities for conflict resolution and healing
• Participate and intervene in local peace and street mediation efforts
• Attend all trainings and staff meetings

Skills

Mentoring youth

Conflict mediation

Education

High school Diploma

Job description

Description

The Community Advocate are individuals with lived experience who use their street knowledge as examples of resilience to support marginalized youth in achieving self-transformation. Community Advocate are responsible for mentoring youth in a school and community setting and providing mentorship, conflict mediation and career explorations.

Location: 515 W 182nd Street New York, NY

Hourly Rate: $27.47

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage a case load of 5 marginalized youth
• Schedule one on one sessions with youth in a safe and appropriate space
• Practice daily outreach strategies to engage, identify and connect with youth
• Participate in school and community meetings as violence prevention facilitators
• Facilitate weekly violence prevention school & community programs
• Manage and develop a referral system in support of youth and families
• Design, develop and engage youth in positive programming and events
• Assist youth in gaining employment/ education attainment
• Attend court in support and advocacy of youth's well-being
• Work with partners to identify opportunities for conflict resolution and healing
• Participate and intervene in local peace and street mediation efforts
• Attend all trainings and staff meetings

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• Highschool Diploma
• Experience serving the community as a volunteer or professional within the field of community & youth development

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, non exempt position and the schedule is Monday to Friday 1 PM to 6 PM flexible schedule which includes evenings, late nights & weekends on an as needed basis.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.