Credible Messenger Mentor - Reentry & Community Support

Fortune Society Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society, Inc. in New York is seeking a Credible Messenger Mentor to support the Gun Diversion Program in the ATI unit. Responsibilities include mentoring groups, one-on-one sessions, family engagement workshops, and coordinating community benefit projects.

The role emphasizes connecting participants to pro-social behavior, facilitating sessions, and engaging families, with opportunities for professional development. Seasonal, non-exempt position in Long Island City.

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

Facilitation

Mentoring

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Assessment skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSE

Job description

The Fortune Society, Inc. in New York is seeking a Credible Messenger Mentor to support the Gun Diversion Program in the ATI unit. Responsibilities include mentoring groups, one-on-one sessions, family engagement workshops, and coordinating community benefit projects.

The role emphasizes connecting participants to pro-social behavior, facilitating sessions, and engaging families, with opportunities for professional development. Seasonal, non-exempt position in Long Island City.