Community Advocate Job at Catholic Charities Community Services, New York, NY

  • Catholic Charities Community Services
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Description

Summary : The Community Advocate are individuals with “lived experience” who use their street knowledge as examples of resilience to support marginalized youth in achieving self-transformation. Community Advocate are responsible for mentoring youth in a school and community setting and providing mentorship, conflict mediation and career explorations.

Location : 515 W 182nd Street New York, NY

Hourly Rate : $27.47

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Manage a case load of 5 marginalized youth
  • Schedule one on one sessions with youth in a safe and appropriate space
  • Practice daily outreach strategies to engage, identify and connect with youth
  • Participate in school and community meetings as violence prevention facilitators
  • Facilitate weekly violence prevention school & community programs
  • Manage and develop a referral system in support of youth and families
  • Design, develop and engage youth in positive programming and events
  • Assist youth in gaining employment/ education attainment
  • Attend court in support and advocacy of youth’s well-being
  • Work with partners to identify opportunities for conflict resolution and healing
  • Participate and intervene in local peace and street mediation efforts
  • Attend all trainings and staff meetings

Qualifications:
Education and/or experience required:
1.Highschool Diploma
2.Experience serving the community as a volunteer or professional within the field of
community & youth development

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time, non exempt position and the schedule is Monday to Friday 1 PM to 6 PM flexible schedule which includes evenings, late nights & weekends on a “as needed basis.”

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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