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Northern Rivers Family Services Credible Messenger Counselor in Albany, New York
Credible Messenger Counselor
Job Details
Job Location
Albany-Academy Prevention - Albany, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors
Salary Range
$20.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Description
Credible Messenger Counselor
As a Credible Messenger Counselor, you will develop transformative mentoring relationships with youth in the justice system. Credible Messenger Mentoring for youth in the juvenile justice system is a transformative process through which individuals from similar backgrounds, especially men and women who have personal experience in the justice system, engage youth in structured and intentional relationships that help them change their attitudes, belief, and actions. You will also provide therapeutic and case management services for the youth and the family. You will report to the Assistant Director of Juvenile Justice Programming in this hybrid position.
Responsibilities:
Maintain a caseload of nine youth and meet with each youth weekly in their home or a mutually agreed upon community setting, as well as providing outreach phone calls and support to caregivers.
Advocate and support youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
Participate in Credible Messenger training and consultation opportunities to develop restorative justice and mentoring skills, as well as learning about promoting a lifestyle of sustained transformation.
Advocate and guide youth as they interact with justice systems, education, employment, health, and social service systems.
Establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, Probation Department, service providers, and community resources.
Maintain case record and complete all paperwork: work-based Learning documentation, status sheets, progress notes, service plans in accordance with program contract, agency policy, COA and state mandates.
Coordinate and implement work-based Learning interventions with each youth, including the issuing of stipends to the youth and obtaining all necessary signatures to verify accuracy of implementation.
Requirements and Education:
An Associate degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred in Social Work or related field with at least three to five years of experience.
At least one to two years of demonstrated successful “lived experience” within the Justice or Child Welfare Systems.
A valid Drivers License, and access to a reliable vehicle to conduct home visits and outreach to youth, as well as transporting youth.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers:
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.