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About the Role
The Queens Community Justice Center is seeking a Mentor for its Plus+ Mentoring program. This role involves providing one-on-one support and facilitating evidence-based group sessions for justice-involved youth, young adults, and their families. The goal is to offer off-ramps from the justice system, help participants lead more meaningful lives, and increase public safety.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one mentoring and case management services to participants, including service plans, referrals, and follow-up, at a minimum of once a week.
- Facilitate group sessions twice a week using the Power Source curriculum focused on skill development and goal setting.
- Ensure thorough and accurate file-keeping and reporting on participant progress and compliance.
- Input data for proper participant tracking and to measure program success.
- Participate in regular staff meetings to coordinate program needs and objectives.
- Provide enrollment and administrative coverage when necessary.
- Attend evening and weekend community events when necessary.
- Assist in special events and collaborate on larger QCJC projects as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator.
- Perform additional tasks as necessary.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or higher.
- At least 2 years of experience in youth development work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Seeking an extremely outgoing, personable, and professional individual.
- Ability to think creatively and critically about engaging a marginalized population.
- Detail-oriented self-starter who takes initiative.
- Ability to get things done in a high-paced environment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment.
- Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process.
- All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.
Skills
- Mentoring
- Case Management
- Facilitation
- Group Sessions
- Power Source Curriculum
- File-keeping
- Reporting
- Data Entry
- Administrative Support
- Community Engagement
- Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Computer Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Initiative
Location
- Queens, New York
Work Type
- Part-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience in youth development work
Education Level
- High school diploma or higher
Salary/Compensations
- $27.48 - $28.57 per hour based on a 35-hour work week
About the Company
- The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.
- Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods.
- With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through operating programs, conducting original research, and providing expert assistance and policy guidance.
- Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
- The Queens Community Justice Center, launched in 2007, runs a diverse portfolio of programs for justice-involved youth, young adults and their families.
- Programming includes alternative-to-detention programs and leadership, clinical, mentorship, workforce development, gender responsive and family support initiatives.
- The Justice Center incorporates evidence-based methods for working with high-risk youth, including positive youth development and restorative justice principles, into its programming.
Equal Opportunity
- The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.
- We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
- Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
- At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.