Peer Mentor

Overview

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:
Common point is a $85M not-for-profit, multi service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, Bronx, East Elmhurst, Jamaica and over 80 additional sites throughout the community. We are proud to provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 100,000 community members each year with high quality and life enhancing programs and services. Our mission is to build and sustain the quality of family and individual life for all of our clients, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community.

We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

STATEMENT OF THE POSITION: The Peer Mentor will serve as a relatable and inspiring role model for fathers participating in the program. The Peer Mentor will help facilitate parenting skills workshops, organize community engagement projects, and support outreach and recruitment efforts. This position is ideal for someone with lived experience as a father, particularly one who has overcome challenges such as being disconnected from their child or having had supervised visitation.

The Peer Mentor will use their personal journey and leadership skills to empower other fathers and strengthen families. This role will report directly to the Program Director.

Qualifications:

• The Peer Mentor will ideally have lived experience as a father that has either been disconnected from and/or had supervised visitation with a child; and.
• A history of being an effective group leader, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and committed to promoting healthy fatherhood and family values.
• Basic understanding of parenting skills and co-parenting concepts (training provided if needed).
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to engage individuals with low literacy or educational attainment.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work some weekends/evenings for workshops and agency events.
• Interest in fatherhood development, academic improvement, social-emotional learning, family and/or community organizing, working with neighborhood agencies and programs.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze and drive process improvement.
• Must have excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment of work from a strength-based perspective.
• Strong relationship-building and group facilitation capabilities, incorporating cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Takes initiative and has the ability to solve problems.
• Energized by the idea and process of creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages;
  Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Co-lead parenting skills sessions and discussion groups, sharing insights and strategies based on personal experiences and program curriculum.
• Provide one-on-one and group mentorship to fathers navigating parenting, legal, and co-parenting challenges. Serve as a positive role model of fatherhood involvement and resilience.
• Engage in community outreach to identify and connect with eligible fathers, including those who may be disconnected from services or hesitant to engage.
• Plan and support community service projects and family-centered events that promote unity, accountability, and positive father involvement.
• Establish trust with program participants, helping them feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow.
• Work closely with the Training Specialist and program team to ensure coordinated services and to provide feedback from a peer perspective.

General Tasks of All Common point Staff:

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Agency.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the missions of the Common point in both internal and external settings.
• Other tasks appropriate to the Common point staff, as assigned.

Job Details:

• Salary: $20/hour.
• Hours: Part-Time Non-Union, 20 hours per week.
• Schedule: 10:00AM - 2:00 PM. Schedule is adjusted at times based on the needs of the program.
• Location: Bronx, NY.
• Expected Start Date: Pending.

Common point reserves the right to revise, amend or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Common point is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF…