Community Advocate - 2002283

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

Job summary

Catholic Charities of New York is seeking a Community Advocate to support marginalized youth in school and community settings, drawing on lived experience to promote resilience and self-transformation.

You will mentor youth, provide conflict mediation, and help with career explorations, while participating in violence prevention initiatives and community meetings. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements are specified in the listing.
• At least a High School Diploma is required and two years of youth-development/anti-violence experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of five marginalized youth.
• Schedule one-on-one sessions in a safe, appropriate space.
• Engage youth through daily outreach strategies.
• Participate in school and community meetings as violence prevention facilitators.
• Facilitate weekly violence prevention programs in schools and communities.
• Develop and maintain referral systems to support youth and families.
• Design and engage youth in positive programming and events.
• Assist youth with employment and education attainment.
• Attend court for youth advocacy and well-being.
• Collaborate with partners for conflict resolution and healing.
• Participate in local peace and street mediation efforts.

Skills

Mentoring youth

Conflict mediation

Community outreach

Program facilitation

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 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:

• 1.High School Diploma
• 2.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".

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.