BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have over 50 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.BronxWorks is hiring 6 Peer Mentors for the Children and Youth Department Program.Qualifications (education, professional certifications, licenses, or experience)
- College Sophomore or Junior in good standing
- Experience interacting with student services offices in a college campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing direct service for up to 3 first year college students.
- Refer students who need assistance completing the college, financial aid process and completing scholarship essays and applications to College Success Advisor.
- Monitor and document student progress towards college success and graduation via a google spreadsheet monitored by the College Success Advisor.
- Facilitate college success workshops for students during the semester.
- Assist with engagement and retention for students engaged in our Summer Bridge programs under direction of College Success Advisor.
- Engage and monitor follow-up with students to ensure success.
- Provide support for program trips and CAFE Program events.
- Report to and meet with College Success Advisor monthly or as required.
- Complete student reports monthly via google spreadsheet.
- Attend training, both internal and external, promoting college success or other professional development opportunities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Program Specific Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate ability to successfully work in a fast paced and performance driven environment.
- Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Develop and maintain relationships with college support student offices.
- Meet one-on-one or in small groups with selected mentees.
- Inform mentees of available on-campus and off-campus resources to support their academic, emotional, and social development.
- Assist with the implementation and assessment of workshops to support positive peer bonding and provide relevant topical information.
- Regularly conferring with the CAFÉ College Success Advisor to whom they are assigned to discuss mentees' progress and challenges overall.
Skills/Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good Writing skills
- Ability to travel to the Bronx and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Background information on BronxWorks and Office/Program:BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact ...@bronxworks.org.