Impactful Credible Messenger — Youth Mentor

Tides Family Services, Inc.; Rhode Island; Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tides Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Credible Messenger to mentor justice-involved youth at high risk of incarceration or reincarceration. The role leverages lived experience to build trust, support skill development, and connect youth with education and vocational opportunities.

You will provide flexible scheduling including day, evening, and weekend hours, and collaborate with DCYF, Family Court, and other partners to create a holistic support network within Rhode Island communities.

Qualifikationen

• Lived experience with juvenile/criminal justice systems and rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to non-violent conflict resolution and positive youth development.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Aufgaben

• Establish authentic relationships with youth and provide mentorship.
• Deliver ten+ hours of mentoring per week per youth.
• Offer guidance and resources using lived experience to support positive life choices.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other staff to coordinate services.
• Support families and engage stakeholders to build community connections.
• Participate in ongoing training and adhere to organizational policies.

Kenntnisse

Lived experience in justice system

Mentoring

Communication skills

Flexibility

Bilingual

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Tides Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Credible Messenger to mentor justice-involved youth at high risk of incarceration or reincarceration. The role leverages lived experience to build trust, support skill development, and connect youth with education and vocational opportunities.

You will provide flexible scheduling including day, evening, and weekend hours, and collaborate with DCYF, Family Court, and other partners to create a holistic support network within Rhode Island communities.