Transformative 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 is seeking a Credible Messenger to mentor justice-involved youth using lived experience to guide decisions and link them to resources. The role emphasizes building trust, providing support, and promoting positive life choices in community-based settings.

Responsibilities include extensive weekly mentoring, collaboration with clinical staff, and engagement with guardians and systems to improve outcomes for youth at high risk.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish caring, authentic relationships with youth.
• Provide mentoring for 10+ hours per week per youth.
• Use lived experience to offer guidance and resources.
• Promote non-violent conflict resolution techniques.
• Implement Transformative Mentoring to improve well-being.
• Assist in increasing educational and vocational opportunities.
• Foster restorative justice and community connections.
• Support trauma-informed care and youth navigation of challenges.
• Provide mentoring in community settings, schools, or placements.
• Collaborate with supervisors, case managers, and staff.
• Engage with DCYF, Family Court, and stakeholders.
• Support family participation and build natural supports.

Skills

Lived experience mentoring

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility - evenings/weekends

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tides Family Services is seeking a Credible Messenger to mentor justice-involved youth using lived experience to guide decisions and link them to resources. The role emphasizes building trust, providing support, and promoting positive life choices in community-based settings.

Responsibilities include extensive weekly mentoring, collaboration with clinical staff, and engagement with guardians and systems to improve outcomes for youth at high risk.