Impactful Mentor for Justice-Involved Youth

Tides Family Services, Inc.; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Tides Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Credible Messenger to mentor justice-involved youth at high risk of incarceration or reincarceration. Mentors leverage their lived experience to build credibility and guide youth toward positive life choices, skill development, and supportive resources.

The role requires dedicating significant weekly hours and collaborating with families and community partners. Responsibilities include relationship building, trauma-informed mentoring, and promoting

Qualifications

• Lived experience with juvenile/criminal justice and sustained rehabilitation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to build caring, authentic relationships with youth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain authentic relationships with youth.
• Provide intensive mentoring, ten or more hours per week per youth.
• Use lived experiences to offer guidance, support, and resources.
• Promote non-violent conflict resolution and restorative approaches.
• Support education and vocational opportunities for youth.
• Collaborate with clinical supervisors and other staff.
• Engage with DCYF, Family Court, and stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Non-violent conflict resolution

Flexibility

Clinical philosophies knowledge

Cultural competence

Bilingual/multilingual

Experience with high-risk youth

Trauma-informed care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tides Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Credible Messenger to mentor justice-involved youth at high risk of incarceration or reincarceration. Mentors leverage their lived experience to build credibility and guide youth toward positive life choices, skill development, and supportive resources.

The role requires dedicating significant weekly hours and collaborating with families and community partners. Responsibilities include relationship building, trauma-informed mentoring, and promoting