Transformative Youth Mentor for Arches Program

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods in New York operates the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program in the Soundview area of the Bronx. The program serves young people aged 16-24 who reside in or near the Bronx.

Arches is a curriculum-based mentoring intervention that helps justice-involved and disconnected young adults transform attitudes and behaviors that led to criminal activity. The role includes weekly mentoring, journaling curriculum delivery, and collaboration with probation and community partners to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred; high school diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience with disconnected youth; court-involved and/or formerly incarcerated youth preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young adults; sense of humor is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly mentoring sessions, including planning and facilitating each session.
• Implement the Interactive Journaling curriculum through weekly group meetings and one-on-one sessions.
• Attend regular case conferencing meetings regarding progress, strategies and resources.
• Maintain thorough, accurate records for a caseload of mentees in program files and databases.
• Develop intervention strategies and guide participants toward positive, self-determined goals.
• Participate in Arches team supervision and professional development meetings.
• Contribute to outreach, intake and enrollment strategies, including group information sessions.
• Communicate with parents and other entities to gather and share information when necessary.
• Assist team in tracking and distributing participant incentives (meals, metro-cards, stipends, gift cards).
• Handle additional responsibilities assigned by program director.

Skills

Counseling

Computer Literacy

Verbal Communication

Communication

Education

General Equivalency Diploma or better

High School Diploma or better

Associates or better

Job description

Phipps Neighborhoods in New York operates the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program in the Soundview area of the Bronx. The program serves young people aged 16-24 who reside in or near the Bronx.

Arches is a curriculum-based mentoring intervention that helps justice-involved and disconnected young adults transform attitudes and behaviors that led to criminal activity. The role includes weekly mentoring, journaling curriculum delivery, and collaboration with probation and community partners to