Mentor - Part-time

Phipps Neighborhoods is a multi-service nonprofit 501(c)(3) providing opportunities for children, youth, and families to break the cycle of poverty and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. We work within marginalized communities where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success. We work closely with stakeholders including government, businesses, philanthropic partners, and other community stakeholders to employ a structured approach toward creating shared goals to achieve significant and lasting social change and help individuals thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Phipps Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Department of Probation, oversees the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program in the Soundview area of the Bronx. The program works with young people, between the ages of 16-24, who reside in or near the Bronx.

Arches is a curriculum- based group mentoring intervention program that helps justice-involved and disconnected young adults transform the attitudes and behaviors that have led to criminal activity.

• Conduct weekly mentoring sessions, including planning and facilitating each session
• Implement the Interactive Journaling curriculum through weekly group meetings and one on one sessions
• Attend regular case conferencing meetings regarding the participants’ progress, including discussing strategies, troubleshooting, and resources for helping participants achieve their goals
• Maintain thorough, accurate records for a caseload of mentees, including keeping participants data current in program files and pertinent databases for Phipps Neighborhoods and the Department of Probation
• Develop effective intervention strategies and guide participants toward achieving positive, self-determined goals.
• Participants in Arches team, supervision, and professional development meetings
• Contribute to the team’s outreach, intake and enrollment strategies, including conducting group information sessions and one-on- one intake meetings with prospective mentees
• Communicate with various other entities connected with mentees, including parents to gather and share information when necessary
• Assist Arches team in tracking and distribution of participants incentives, such as meals, metro-cards, stipends and gift cards
• Handle additional responsibilities and functions as assigned by program director

• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred; high school diploma or equivalency required
• Experience working with the disconnected youth; experience with court-involved, and/or formerly incarcerated youth preferred
• Ability to serve as a strong, positive role model for the community
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young adults
• Sense of humor is a MUST!

Monday & Wednesday (5 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

Tuesday & Thursday (5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.