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Credible Messenger Mentor
Under general supervision, the Credible Messenger Mentor provides an innovative approach to restorative justice by forming transformative mentoring relationships with youth within the Juvenile Justice System. Individuals in this position will be responsible for guiding, supporting, and advocating for youth, connecting them to services that address their unique needs, sharing lived experiences, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure the youth's successful reintegration into the community. In addition, being formerly incarcerated or been directly system-impacted is considered a valued asset in this position as it provides a unique, first-hand experience that can positively impact the youth's life trajectory. The Credible Messenger Mentor is expected to possess a passion and commitment to social justice reform, as well as effective communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills. Duties and Responsibilities: Mentorship:
Works with youth individually and in group settings to help them modify and change their behavior by relating to their life experiences and challenges. This includes providing emotional and trauma-informed support, assisting youth in pursuing their interests and goals, modeling effective coping techniques, and offering self-help strategies based on personal experiences to aid youth in making better and safer decisions. Youth Development & Support:
Provides positive youth development, educational/career guidance, and social and emotional support; facilitates accountability through individual interactions, as well as restorative justice and cognitive-behavioral group sessions. In addition, advocates for youth as they interact with the Juvenile Justice system's education, health, and supportive services. Relationship Development:
Supports youth in developing and repairing relationships with family, community, and peer associations. Collaboration:
Works closely with other professionals to provide case management, de-escalation techniques, and emergency support services to youth. Department Support:
Participates in team staffing meetings and re-entry transition planning; assists with data collection for necessary reporting. Event Coordination:
Coordinates and facilitates educational forums, family and group support sessions, trainings, and other events. Stakeholder Engagement:
Develops relationships with partner organizations and builds a "warm referral" network for linkage. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net Education and Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Three (3) years of full-time documented experience working in mentoring, counseling, social work, community or group work in a social service, community, corrections, juvenile agency, or related field that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons. Must possess lived experiences by meeting at least one of the following criteria: (a) formerly incarcerated individual, having successfully completed a period of parole or supervised release (e.g. was not discharged from supervision due to lack of compliance), and have not been re-arrested. (b) successfully completed a period of probation (e.g. was not discharged from supervision due to a lack of compliance) and have not been re-arrested. (c) have lived experience with own child or close relative advocating for youth involved in a mental health system, juvenile justice system, Child Protective Services, or similar agencies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of youth juvenile justice and related systems. Knowledge of warm referrals as a trauma & violence-informed approach to supporting clients' engagement with community services. Knowledge of computer programs required to perform job duties, including being proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience developing and retaining relationships with people from various ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds, both as colleagues and as clients. Excellent communication, listening, and conflict mediation skills. Highly empathetic, with great interpersonal and mentorship abilities. Able to work with troubled youth individually and in a group setting. Ability to guide and motivate at-risk youth to challenge and transform negative thinking, attitudes, and actions while promoting restorative justice, family involvement, community engagement, and supporting a re-integration plan to help youth engage in transitioning back to their communities. Able to work with other professionals at all levels of the juvenile justice system, including judges, attorneys, psychiatrists, psychologists, program administrators, probation officers, and youth development coaches. Ability to model positive behavior with staff, provide encouragement and support to youth during challenging and stressful situations, and equip them with the tools and skills they need to be successful. Licensure: Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with appropriate liability auto insurance cover. Additional Requirements: Must not have a disqualifying criminal history per Title 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344.400. Upon receiving a conditional job offer, each applicant must undergo a criminal background check, a tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and a drug screening, as well as provide certified copies of their educational transcripts. In the event of a declared public emergency by the county, staff may be reassigned to different duties, facilities, or placed under the supervision of another county department. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. This position involves working with challenging youth where use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and carry liability insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum legal requirements. Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Under general supervision, the Credible Messenger Mentor provides an innovative approach to restorative justice by forming transformative mentoring relationships with youth within the Juvenile Justice System. Individuals in this position will be responsible for guiding, supporting, and advocating for youth, connecting them to services that address their unique needs, sharing lived experiences, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure the youth's successful reintegration into the community. In addition, being formerly incarcerated or been directly system-impacted is considered a valued asset in this position as it provides a unique, first-hand experience that can positively impact the youth's life trajectory. The Credible Messenger Mentor is expected to possess a passion and commitment to social justice reform, as well as effective communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills. Duties and Responsibilities: Mentorship:
Works with youth individually and in group settings to help them modify and change their behavior by relating to their life experiences and challenges. This includes providing emotional and trauma-informed support, assisting youth in pursuing their interests and goals, modeling effective coping techniques, and offering self-help strategies based on personal experiences to aid youth in making better and safer decisions. Youth Development & Support:
Provides positive youth development, educational/career guidance, and social and emotional support; facilitates accountability through individual interactions, as well as restorative justice and cognitive-behavioral group sessions. In addition, advocates for youth as they interact with the Juvenile Justice system's education, health, and supportive services. Relationship Development:
Supports youth in developing and repairing relationships with family, community, and peer associations. Collaboration:
Works closely with other professionals to provide case management, de-escalation techniques, and emergency support services to youth. Department Support:
Participates in team staffing meetings and re-entry transition planning; assists with data collection for necessary reporting. Event Coordination:
Coordinates and facilitates educational forums, family and group support sessions, trainings, and other events. Stakeholder Engagement:
Develops relationships with partner organizations and builds a "warm referral" network for linkage. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net Education and Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Three (3) years of full-time documented experience working in mentoring, counseling, social work, community or group work in a social service, community, corrections, juvenile agency, or related field that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons. Must possess lived experiences by meeting at least one of the following criteria: (a) formerly incarcerated individual, having successfully completed a period of parole or supervised release (e.g. was not discharged from supervision due to lack of compliance), and have not been re-arrested. (b) successfully completed a period of probation (e.g. was not discharged from supervision due to a lack of compliance) and have not been re-arrested. (c) have lived experience with own child or close relative advocating for youth involved in a mental health system, juvenile justice system, Child Protective Services, or similar agencies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of youth juvenile justice and related systems. Knowledge of warm referrals as a trauma & violence-informed approach to supporting clients' engagement with community services. Knowledge of computer programs required to perform job duties, including being proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience developing and retaining relationships with people from various ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds, both as colleagues and as clients. Excellent communication, listening, and conflict mediation skills. Highly empathetic, with great interpersonal and mentorship abilities. Able to work with troubled youth individually and in a group setting. Ability to guide and motivate at-risk youth to challenge and transform negative thinking, attitudes, and actions while promoting restorative justice, family involvement, community engagement, and supporting a re-integration plan to help youth engage in transitioning back to their communities. Able to work with other professionals at all levels of the juvenile justice system, including judges, attorneys, psychiatrists, psychologists, program administrators, probation officers, and youth development coaches. Ability to model positive behavior with staff, provide encouragement and support to youth during challenging and stressful situations, and equip them with the tools and skills they need to be successful. Licensure: Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with appropriate liability auto insurance cover. Additional Requirements: Must not have a disqualifying criminal history per Title 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344.400. Upon receiving a conditional job offer, each applicant must undergo a criminal background check, a tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and a drug screening, as well as provide certified copies of their educational transcripts. In the event of a declared public emergency by the county, staff may be reassigned to different duties, facilities, or placed under the supervision of another county department. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. This position involves working with challenging youth where use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and carry liability insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum legal requirements. Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.