Community Mentor/Credible Messenger

Description

Summary: Mentors with lived justice system experience guide justice-involved youth through rehabilitation, reducing recidivism, and fostering community connections. Highlights: 1. Serve as a role model to justice-involved youth on juvenile probation 2. Assist in the youth’s rehabilitation and in reduction of recidivism 3. Build and maintain connections to community-based assets and services POSITION PROFILE: The mentor has lived experience in the Justice System and serves as a role model to justice involved youth on juvenile probation to assist in the youth’s rehabilitation and in reduction of recidivism. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Participate in preparation of mentee/s personal case plan • Monitor and track mentee’s progress and share with lead mentor • Work with mentees and families to assist them in meeting their needs • Maintain professional boundaries • Build and maintain connections to existing community-based assets and supportive services • Participate in collaborative team meetings • Refer mentees for training for employment • Identify assets and experiences outside of the mentee’s neighborhood • Be available for intensive support, advice, and guidance during twice-weekly group sessions, outside the sessions, and as otherwise specified in the mentee’s personal case plan • Ensure mentee is enrolled in school, community college, or career or vocational training if included in personal case plan • Collaborate with HHSA personnel to access services applicable to mentees and their families • Lead interactive journaling, participate in other group/social activities with mentees, and provide one-on-one mentorship • Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Certifications): • Current or prior criminal justice involvement, and must have a record of success and be positively engaged in change • At least 18 years old • Experience with and respect for diverse cultures • Experience in youth, family, and community development methods • Experience in program development, contract administration, and compliance issues KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of communities that mentees live in • Computer literacy • Knowledge of local resources and services • Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities • Ability to prepare written and oral reports and communicate in a wide variety of public forums