Peer Mentor

PEER MENTOR - Fatherhood Matters

Schedule: 20-30 hours per week

Job Type: Part Time / IN PERSON - STATEN ISLAND, NY

FLSA Status/ Pay Type: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: Program Director

Pay Range: $18 to $20 per hour

(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances):

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY: The Peer Mentor for the Fatherhood Matters Initiative will be a key member of the team supporting low-income fathers and helping them become self-sufficient and more connected with their children and community, strengthening their children’s economic, emotional and social futures. Responsibilities will include facilitating parenting skills training and related workshops; organizing community projects; and conducting outreach and recruitment for the Fatherhood Initiative program. The Peer Mentor will be a trusted source of information for program participants, encouraging them and supporting them throughout their participation in the UAU Fatherhood Initiative.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Monitor and report tracking of participants’ overall progress and attendance, including proper documentation as required and directed.

• Facilitate parenting skills training for Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 members of the UAU Fatherhood Initiative.

• Help facilitate and implement a variety of workshops for participants.

• Attend and participate in weekly support groups with participants and provide informal mentoring.

• Facilitate and organize community projects in conjunction with program participants.

• Conduct a variety of outreach and recruitment activities for UAU’s Fatherhood Initiative. This will include street outreach activities in targeted neighborhoods, as well as at a variety of community events.

• Updating department files and records accordingly.

• Abide by all safety protocols and policies and procedures as outlined by UAU and DYCD.

• Attend all required meetings with UAU Fatherhood Initiative leadership.

• Consistently demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants and colleagues.

• Participate in ongoing professional development as directed by the Program Director.

• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

● Required: 18 years or older at time of hire

● Required: valid GED or High School diploma

● Required: reliable mode of transportation

● Required: Valid driver’s license

● Preferred experience, relatable as a father or parent /guardian capacity that has either been disconnected from and/or had supervised visitation with a child.

● Preferred, minimum of one year of relative work-related experience of proven effective team leadership with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

● Excellent organizational and time management skills

● Demonstrates ability to conduct and complete work independently

● Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed

● Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes

● Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of and values individuals’ different capacities, cultures, and abilities

● Ability to perform at high level of emotional intelligence and ability to assess and respond to individual needs thoughtfully and accurately

● Consistently maintains respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities.

● A demonstrated history of being an effective mentor, with excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.

· Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.

· Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

· Position is in a well-lighted office environment.

· Involves sitting approximately 50 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.

· Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.

· May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

· The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).

· May include travel to a variety of locations, based on programming needs. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

• Staten Island, NY 10310 (Required)

Work Location: In person