Mentor Advocate

A community-based youth program is seeking Credible Messengers / Mentor Advocates to support youth and young adults ages 13–25 through individualized mentoring, advocacy, and case management. This role is ideal for someone with relevant lived experience, strong community connections, and a passion for helping young people navigate challenges and build positive futures.

Credible Messenger / Mentor Advocate

Location: Bronx, NY

Compensation: $59,000/year (Full-Time)

Responsibilities:

• Manage a small caseload of approximately 7–8 participants, providing individualized mentoring and consistent support.
• Conduct intake, assessments, home visits, family engagement, and community-based outreach.
• Help participants address barriers related to education, employment, housing, family stability, and other supportive services.
• Lead and co-facilitate groups, life-skills activities, mentoring sessions, and restorative practices.
• Promote positive decision-making, accountability, conflict resolution, and alternatives to violence.
• Coordinate referrals, follow up with participants, and re-engage individuals who miss programming.
• Collaborate with program staff on case management, service planning, and participant goals.
• Maintain accurate case notes, attendance records, referrals, and other required documentation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college education/relevant certifications are a plus.
• Relevant lived experience and/or strong knowledge of the communities affected by violence (St. Mary’s in the Bronx), gangs/crews, justice-system involvement, incarceration, or related challenges is strongly valued.
• Experience in mentoring, case management, youth development, outreach, or community-based services.
• Strong engagement, communication, conflict-resolution, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead groups and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to conduct home/community visits and work flexible afternoon, evening, and weekend schedules.