Job DetailsJob Location Long Island City - Long Island City, NY Position Type Full-Time Non-Exempt Salary Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift Day DescriptionTitle: Credible Messenger MentorUnit: ATI Gun Diversion Program Reports to: Director of ATI Status: Full Time; Regular; Non-Exempt Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 Location: Long Island City and projects throughout the five boroughs. Days/Hours: VariesMonday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, including some evenings 12pm-8pm, subject to change depending on program needs Position Summary: The Credible Messenger Mentor will support the Gun Diversion Program in the ATI unit in connecting participants to pro-social behavior and activities, facilitate mentoring groups, conduct individual session, family engagement workshops and community benefit projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate evidence based and mentoring groups.
- Coordinate and attend community projects with clients.
- Provide group and individual mentoring sessions with clients, make referrals to internal and external resources, develop client schedules and treatment plans.
- Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing needs.
- Coordinate interventions with participants' families, by offering family events
- Coordinate and promote anti-gun violence pro-social events.
- Monitor participants attendance and compliance with court mandate.
- Participate in case conferences for optimum collaboration among departments/programs and external agencies as needed.
- Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and training.
- Participate in ongoing mentor training and professional development
QualificationsQualifications:
- Experience and commitment to working with mandated participants with criminal justice involvement.
- Strong communication skills as a facilitator.
- Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills.
- Strong assessment and engagement skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills; and
We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus. Travel Requirements: Travel the five boroughs and other Fortune locations as needed Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.