Reentry Peer Mentor

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Hiring:

(1) Wilmington Reentry Court

(1) Women's Reentry-New Castle County

(1) Georgetown Hope Zone

Key requirement is to be a former justice involved individual.

Reentry Peer Mentor is responsible for non-clinical services and support groups provided by peers, volunteers and community mentors. They respond to walk-ins, maintain the resource center, initiate informal referrals, informal supportive conversations, facilitate mutual self-help groups, community outreach, field mentoring visits and telephonic support. The Peer Mentor is an individual who has successfully reentered the community and incentivizes current Members to complete their curriculum dosage. He is also respected by the re-entry Members. He does this by being: 1) a constant reminder that someone who walked in a similar path as the Member can complete the evidence based program and successfully reenter the community; 2) someone respected by the Members who keep Members on track or if a Member is off track supportively corrects the Member without perceived negative judgement or lack of understanding; and 3) able to move freely in the community to check on Members and follow up if their curriculum attendance falters before it becomes an issue.

• Provides constant support to our re-entry members.
• Be a role model for our reentry members
• Leads groups such as workforce development, new member orientation, and Winner’s Circle (peer-led, peer-driven support group designed to address the special needs of justice involved individuals.)
• Familiar with community.
• *Conduct initial Intake information for our Members
• Assist walk-ins from the community
• *Computer literate
• Track Member contact by peer along with notes for database
• *Cross reference center and group attendance lists for database entry
• Assist clients with resume writing and obtaining id.
• Works with Clinical Director and staff to keep track of Members and assist with timely reporting to class and probation

Requirements:

*high school diploma or equivalent

*justice involved but has successfully re-entered society for at least 1 yr post probation.

*Certification as a peer counselor/specialist, training as a peer mentor or willing to do so

*Experience as a Reentry Peer Mentor is a plus

*Respected by the Reentry Members

*Strong administrative skills

*Personable and a team player

*Self motivated

*Good accountability and follow through

*have their own transportation and valid drivers license

* Ability to pass a background check to enter DOC is a plus

Responsibilities include:

* provides constant support to our reentry members.

* be a role model for our reentry members

* Leads groups such as workforce development, new member orientation, and Winner’s Circle

* Familiar with community in 19801, 19802, 19805 zip codes

*Conduct initial Intakes for our Members

* Assist walk-ins

*Computer literate

*Track Member attendance

* Track Member contact by peer along with notes for database

*Cross reference center and group attendance lists for database entry

* Assist clients with resume writing and obtaining id.

* Works with Clinical Director and staff to keep track of Members and assist with timely reporting to class and probation

* Able to use ASSIST to aid walk-ins and reentry members

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Typical start time:

• 9AM

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you been justice-involved but have not been on probation or incarcerated for at least 2 years?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• peer reentry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person