Community Engagement Specialist - Mentorship & Outreach

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES); New York (NY); In loco; USD 47.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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403(b) retirement plan

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Descrizione del lavoro

CASES is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to support the Supervised Release Program by delivering trauma-informed, culturally competent services in Brooklyn. You will mentor participants, broker connections to community supports, and accompany clients to court dates as needed.

Your role emphasizes building trust, navigating complex systems, and helping participants achieve their personal goals during the supervision period.

Competenze

• High school diploma or HSE is required.
• Lived experience working in systems and communities affected by social support is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets (MS Word, Excel); experience with PowerPoint.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.

Mansioni

• Build authentic, long-term mentorship relationships with pretrial participants to support individuals to develop and commit to their own plans for change and growth.
• Engage with participants using cultural sensitivity and establish mutuality to motivate participants.
• Serve as a broker to connect participants to pro-social activities and community supports.
• Facilitate peer support networks for youth participants to support positive behavior change and goals.
• Accompany participants to court dates and advocate for them as appropriate.
• Provide advocacy and mentorship to address participants' needs and navigate systems.
• Engage participants at risk to promote engagement and trust with supervision.
• Help build community provider networks and referrals for income support, housing, education, employment, health, and more.
• Visit service providers’ facilities, assess service quality, and contribute to referrals list.
• Facilitate meetings for participants to receive services and accompany them when needed.
• Serve as an accountability partner bridging participants and staff.

Conoscenze

Lived Experience

Organizational Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Self-starter

Formazione

High school diploma or HSE

Strumenti

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

CASES is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to support the Supervised Release Program by delivering trauma-informed, culturally competent services in Brooklyn. You will mentor participants, broker connections to community supports, and accompany clients to court dates as needed.

Your role emphasizes building trust, navigating complex systems, and helping participants achieve their personal goals during the supervision period.