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About the Role

The Peer Mentor for the Fatherhood Matters Initiative will support low-income fathers in becoming self-sufficient and more connected with their children and community, strengthening their children’s economic, emotional, and social futures. Responsibilities include facilitating parenting skills training and workshops, organizing community projects, and conducting outreach and recruitment for the program. The Peer Mentor will serve as a trusted source of information, encouraging and supporting program participants.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report tracking of participants’ overall progress and attendance, including proper documentation.
• Facilitate parenting skills training for all tiers of the UAU Fatherhood Initiative.
• Help facilitate and implement a variety of workshops for participants.
• Attend and participate in weekly support groups with participants and provide informal mentoring.
• Facilitate and organize community projects in conjunction with program participants.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for UAU’s Fatherhood Initiative, including street outreach and at community events.
• Update department files and records accordingly.
• Abide by all safety protocols and policies and procedures.
• Attend all required meetings with UAU Fatherhood Initiative leadership.
• Consistently demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.
• Must possess a valid GED or High School diploma.
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Preferred experience as a father or parent/guardian who has been disconnected from or had supervised visitation with a child.
• Preferred minimum of one year of relevant work experience with proven effective team leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct and complete work independently.
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible.
• Excels working in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of and values individuals’ different capacities, cultures, and abilities.
• Ability to perform at a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to assess and respond to individual needs thoughtfully and accurately.
• Consistently maintains respect for diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Demonstrated history of being an effective mentor.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Team leadership

Location

• Staten Island, NY

Work Type

• In Person
• Part Time

Experience Level

• Minimum of one year of relative work-related experience

Education Level

• GED or High School diploma

Salary/Compensations

• $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

About the Company

• United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency in Staten Island, NY, providing services from job placement, youth development programs, and community outreach to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages.
• UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes.
• The agency offers comprehensive programming and emphasizes holistic services for individuals and families, serving as a resource and support for communities.
• UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals, striving to transform individuals and communities for a better future.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE