THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:
- Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
- Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
- Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Queens Community Justice Center, launched in 2007, runs a diverse portfolio of programs for justice-involved youth, young adults and their families. Programming includes alternative-to-detention programs and leadership, clinical, mentorship, workforce development, gender responsive and family support initiatives. The Justice Center incorporates evidence-based methods for working with high-risk youth, including positive youth development and restorative justice principles, into its programming. Ultimately, the goal of the Justice Center is to provide off-ramps from the justice system, to help participants lead a more meaningful life, and to increase public safety.
The Queens Community Justice Center is seeking a Mentor for its Plus+ Mentoring program. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Mentor will provide one on one support as well as be responsible for facilitating evidence-based group sessions using the Power Source curriculum for participants in the Department of Probation funded Plus+ Mentoring program. Plus+ Mentoring is a transformative mentoring services program for young people on the ICM level of probation between the ages of 13 and 18 who reside in Queens. The Mentor will also provide administrative support to the Program Coordinator when needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Provide one-on-one mentoring and case management services to participants (service plan, referrals, and follow up) at minimum of once a week;
- Facilitate group sessions twice a week using the Power Source curriculum focused on skill development and goal setting;
- Ensure thorough and accurate file-keeping and reporting on progress and compliance of participants;
- Input data to ensure proper tracking of participants and measure program success;
- Participate in regular staff meetings to coordinate program needs and objectives;
- Provide enrollment and administrative coverage when necessary;
- Attend evening and weekend community events when necessary;
- Assist in special events and collaborate on larger QCJC projects as necessary;
- Perform other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator; and;
- Additional tasks as necessary.
Position Type: 10 hours a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM with some nights and weekends, when needed.
Position Location: Queens, New York.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $27.48 - $28.57 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or higher
- At least 2 years of experience in youth development work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills
- Outgoing, personable, and professional demeanor
- Ability to think creatively and critically when engaging marginalized populations
- Detail-oriented, self-starting, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice in partnership with communities, courts, and the people most impacted. It aims to build safe and just communities by developing innovative programs and sharing research.
