Credible Messenger Mentor – Gun Diversion Program

Fortune Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fortune Society invites applications for the ATI Credible Messenger role based in Long Island City, NY. The position supports the Gun Diversion Program within the Alternatives to Incarceration unit, delivering mentorship, group sessions, and family engagement activities to participants.

You will coordinate events and provide individual mentoring, developing client schedules and treatment plans, while connecting clients to internal and external resources. Flexibility with hours is required.

Qualifications

• Experience and commitment to working with mandated participants with criminal justice involvement;
• Strong communication skills as a facilitator;
• Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills;
• Strong assessment and engagement skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus;
• Strong organizational and leadership skills;
• One year of case management experience preferred;
• High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mentorship group sessions and other evidence-based groups.
• Coordinate and attend trips and activities with clients.
• Provide individual mentoring sessions with clients, referrals to internal and external resources, develop client schedules, and client centered treatment plans.
• Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing needs.
• Coordinate interventions with participants' families, by offering family events for clients and their family.
• Coordinate and promote anti-gun violence pro-social events.
• Monitor participants’ attendance and compliance with mandate.
• Participate in case conferences for optimum collaboration among departments/programs and external agencies as needed.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and trainings.
• Participate in ongoing mentor training and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Engagement

Organization

Case management

Bilingual skills (Spanish)

Written/verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Job description

The Fortune Society invites applications for the ATI Credible Messenger role based in Long Island City, NY. The position supports the Gun Diversion Program within the Alternatives to Incarceration unit, delivering mentorship, group sessions, and family engagement activities to participants.

You will coordinate events and provide individual mentoring, developing client schedules and treatment plans, while connecting clients to internal and external resources. Flexibility with hours is required.