We are hiring in Queens! Join us at Fedcap Inc. for an exciting career as a Reentry Mentor.  

Wage/Salary: $35k to $40k 

Position Summary:

The Reentry Mentor works with reentry residents to help them (1) identify and reduce risk factors for re-incarceration, (2) engage in pro-social activities that foster successful re-integration into community life, and (3) be accountable to civic and criminal justice authorities as may be required as a condition of their release (4) access services and programs that address training, employment, healthcare, and other social determinants of health.

Essential Job Functions:

Meet with mentees assigned on a regularly scheduled basis and occasionally more when the need arises. Engage in open, honest dialogue to balance active, respectful listening with information about alternative perspectives/choices. Provide connections to healthy pro-social community activities, people, and resources. Maintain interpersonal boundaries that establish clarity about the role as a mentor and ensure safety for all parties involved. Uphold and practice the program philosophy and principles as imparted through Mentor training. Work as part of a team with fellow mentors, staff, mentee’s family, and, when necessary, the mentee’s probation officer, Transition Coordinator, and community agencies/organizations to help the mentee become accountable and understand the impact of their behavior on the community. Complete reports about contacts with the mentee and submit these to program staff Participate actively in supervision and clinical supervision for case-specific needs. Check in with Transition Coordinators when concerns arise about the mentee’s mental/emotional/physical health.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED. Be willing to undergo routine criminal background checks and discuss any concerns that arise. Experience working with public assistance recipients, the homeless, the formally incarcerated, and/or those affected by the challenges associated with poverty is a plus. Demonstrate capacity to be mature, reliable, trustworthy, and emotionally stable. Lived experience with criminal justice involvement over 2 years. Knowledge of criminal justice issues and populations, community health, HIV/ Hep-C transmission and prevention, addiction and harm reduction, and socio-cultural issues. Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office products. Highly organized and detail-minded. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer