Community Advocate - 2002284

Job Title: Community Advocate

Location: New York, New York

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Classification: Professional

Department: Alianza Division

Reports to: Program Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes: ____ No: ___X ____

Salary: $27.47 per hour

Summary:

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

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:
High School Diploma

More than 2 years of experience working in the field of youth development; specifically in antiviolence in a school setting

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.”

Skills and Competencies required:
1.Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
2.Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
3.Ability to handle multiple tasks
4.Bilingual, English and Spanish/Arabic/French/Chinese preferred.
5.Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services
6.Demonstrate leadership ability.
7.Demonstrate ethical, restorative practices and community-first approaches
8.Strong communication, mediation, and partnership-building skills

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.