Responsibilities:

The Institute for Transformative Mentoring ( ITM ) is a dynamic training program focused on the development of credible messengers (formerly incarcerated and systems-impacted folks) working in the social services fields throughout New York City. These mentors help young people navigate community violence and avoid the criminal justice system. Credible messengers are gaining systems-level recognition in New York City as an effective strategy to reduce crime and criminal justice involvement.

ITM seeks highly motivated facilitators to serve as youth mentors and trainers. We offer a dynamic program on self-care and empowerment to opportunity youth throughout New York City. The position requires training and developing curriculum, and helping to facilitate online and in-person groups, circles and workshops for the students enrolled in the program. The ideal candidate will have experience with peer mentoring, trauma informed care, youth development, and restorative justice practices that will allow them to provide a safer, brave space for the participants.

Facilitators are expected to work an average of 15 hours per week, with opportunities for additional weekly hours. Facilitators will be directly supervised by the ITM Education Coordinator.

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Train as a facilitator in ITM’s Self Care and Empowerment curriculum.

• Facilitate the ITM curriculum Self Care and Empowerment in community based settings.

• Assist in developing process and outcome evaluation measures for the program.

• Mentor participating youth who may be court-involved and/or formerly incarcerated.

• Lead online and in-person workshops focused on restorative justice practices, self care, anti-oppression and conflict resolution.

• Ability to work online using the ZOOM platform to develop and deliver content.

• Work in partnership with community based organizations and the ITM team to assist participants with various needs.

  WORK MODE

• Hybrid/Split – Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely.

  COMPENSATION

This is a part-time position with a pay rate of $20/hour – 15 hours a week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to personal and collective exploration for healing and community empowerment

• Interest and/or experience in restorative practices as a tool to prevent violence

• Facilitation of group processes and healing circles

• Online ZOOM or other educational digital platform experience as a facilitator

• Public speaking and a passion for being part of a learning community

• Ability to adhere to University COVID -19 policies