Credible Messenger Counselor (25412)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Albany, NY is seeking a Credible Messenger Counselor to develop transformative mentoring relationships with youth in the juvenile justice system. The role combines mentoring with therapeutic and case management services, delivered in a hybrid work setting and reporting to the Assistant Director of Juvenile Justice Programming.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field with 3–5 years of experience, plus 1–2 years of lived

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, with 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• At least 1–2 years of lived experience within the Justice or Child Welfare Systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of nine youth and meet weekly in home or community settings.
• Advocate and support youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
• Participate in Credible Messenger training and consultation opportunities to develop restorative justice and mentoring skills.
• Advocate and guide youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, Probation Department, service providers, and community resources.
• Maintain case records and complete paperwork: work-based Learning documentation, status sheets, progress notes, service plans.
• Coordinate and implement work-based Learning interventions with each youth, including stipends and necessary signatures.

Skills

Mentoring

Case management

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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Job DetailsJob Location: Albany-Academy Prevention - Albany, NY 12208Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50%

As a Credible Messenger Counselor, you will develop transformative mentoring relationships with youth in the justice system. Credible Messenger Mentoring for youth in the juvenile justice system is a transformative process through which individuals from similar backgrounds, especially men and women who have personal experience in the justice system, engage youth in structured and intentional relationships that help them change their attitudes, belief, and actions. You will also provide therapeutic and case management services for the youth and the family. You will report to the Assistant Director of Juvenile Justice Programming in this hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of nine youth and and meet with each youth weekly in their home or a mutually agreed upon community setting, as well as providing outreach phone calls and support to caregivers.
• Advocate and support youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
• Participate in Credible Messenger training and consultation opportunities to develop restorative justice and mentoring skills, as well as learning about promoting a lifestyle of sustained transformation.
• Advocate and guide youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, Probation Department, service providers, and community resources.
• Maintain case record and complete all paperwork: work-based Learning documentation, status sheets, progress notes, service plans in accordance with program contract, agency policy, COA and state mandates.
• Coordinate and implement work-based Learning interventions with each youth, including the issuing of stipends to the youth and obtaining all necessary signatures to verify accuracy of implementation.

Requirements and Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field with at least three to five years of experience.
• At least one to two years of demonstrated successful “lived experience” within the Justice or Child Welfare Systems.
• A valid Drivers License, and access to a reliable vehicle to conduct home visits and outreach to youth, as well as transporting youth.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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