Mentor ULS

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Full Time Clerical Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $21.00 Hourly

The ULS Mentor position is full‑time, 40 hours per week (non‑exempt, benefits available). ULS Mentors work to build trust with community members and individuals at the highest risk of involvement in violence. They help prevent shootings and retaliatory incidents while providing linkages and robust accompaniment to prosocial opportunities including activities, employment, education, case management, and social services.

As part of a collaborative team, the ULS Mentor services referrals from the State’s Attorney and pre‑trial services and actively engages participants to prevent violations of pre‑trial conditions and reduce the likelihood of rearrest. Responsibilities include modeling prosocial behaviors, supporting consistent engagement in positive activities, and accompanying participants through the case management process. The ULS Mentor is also responsible for ensuring that participants consistently participate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

The role includes attending court on a designated day each week to provide participant status updates. Some weekends and on‑call crisis response will be required. A flexible schedule is essential; evening programming is required five days a week (4 hours per evening). Focus neighborhoods include Little Village and Pilsen. Local travel may be required and is reimbursable. This is an in‑person position.

• Works with outreach colleagues and supervisor to identify potential participants who are the highest risk individuals, and the people who know them.
• Maintains a caseload of up to 10 high‑risk participants, referred by the SAO and Pre‑Trial Services.
• Participants and family range in age, participants primarily being between 13-17.
• Develops and maintains supportive and effective relationships with participant caseload.
• Works to intervene in circumstances in which violence is likely.
• Works as a member of a team, communicating all relevant information to team members and supervisors instantly.
• Develops and delivers one‑to‑one support sessions and facilitates circles with participants to support participants in resolving conflicts and adopting prosocial behaviors.
• Connects participants with case‑managers to provide linkages and support for individuals to enhance their use of opportunities and programs in the community (job programs, GED, drug treatment, mentoring, etc.). May provide linkages as well.
• Provides client accompaniment to court, social services, etc.
• Outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with youth, residents, businesses, and community groups.
• Works closely with referring partners and any other stakeholders to ensure that goals are met.
• Maintains positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Provides support and advocacy to participants and their families through home visits, phone calls, criminal justice advocacy, and referrals to other support organizations.
• Ensures that participants consistently attend and engage in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions as part of their individualized support plan.
• Attends court once per week to provide participant status updates and collaborate with court partners.
• Participates in family engagement hours and activities to strengthen support networks and promote long‑term success for participants.
• Provides one‑on‑one mentoring to build trusting, supportive relationships with participants and guide them in adopting prosocial behaviors.
• Leads group mentoring and structured programming with participants five days a week for four hours each day, promoting positive peer interactions and skill‑building.
• Develops relationships with partner organizations and builds “warm referral” network for linkages.
• Documents participant contacts and services provided and assists data team with data collection and required reporting.
• Works with team to identify and address safety concerns and create a plan for long term safety and…