Community Advocate

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.”