Community Advocate - 2002283

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is seeking Community Advocates to mentor marginalized youth in school and community settings, drawing on lived experience to support self-transformation. You will manage a caseload of five youth, conduct one-on-one sessions, facilitate violence prevention programs, and coordinate with partners to provide referrals, education and employment opportunities.

This part-time role requires a High School Diploma and at least two years in youth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience in youth development, anti-violence in schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of five marginalized youth.
• Schedule one-on-one sessions with youth in a safe space.
• Engage youth through daily outreach strategies.
• Participate in school and community meetings as violence prevention facilitators.
• Facilitate weekly violence prevention programs.
• Develop and maintain a referral system to support youth and families.
• Design and engage youth in positive programming and events.
• Assist youth in gaining employment or education attainment.
• Attend court hearings in support of youth wellbeing.
• Collaborate with partners on conflict resolution and healing.
• Participate in local peace and street mediation efforts.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Mentoring

Conflict mediation

Youth outreach

Career exploration

Session scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

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.

Hourly Rate

$27.47

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Education and/or experience required:

• High School Diploma


• More 2 years of experience working in the field of youth development; specifically in antiviolence in a school setting

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 a \"as needed basis.\"

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.