Peer Mentor

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Qualifications:

• College Sophomore or Junior in good standing, attending NYC college, university.
• Experience interacting with student services on a college campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Providing direct service for up to 3 first year college students.
• Refer students who need assistance completing the college, financial aid process and completing scholarship essays and applications to College Success Advisor.
• Monitor and document student progress towards college success and graduation via a google spreadsheet monitored by the College Success Advisor.
• Facilitate college success workshops for students during the semester.
• Assist with engagement and retention for students engaged in our Summer Bridge programs under direction of College Succes Advisor.
• Engage and monitor follow-up with students to ensure success.
• Provide support for program trips and CAFE Program events. 
• Report to and meet with College Success Advisor monthly or as required.
• Complete student reports monthly via google spreadsheet.
• Attend training, both internal and external, promoting college success or other professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Program Specific Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate ability to successfully work in a fast paced and performance driven environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with college support student offices.
• Meet one-on-one or in small groups with selected mentees.

• Inform mentees of available on-campus and off-campus resources to support their academic, emotional, and social development.
• Assist with the implementation and assessment of workshops to support positive peer bonding and provide relevant topical information.
• Regularly conferring with the CAFÉ College Success Advisor to whom they are assigned to discuss mentees’ progress and challenges overall.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Writing skills
• Ability to travel to the Bronx and its adjacent counties via public transportation.

BronxWorks is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities and other legally protected needs. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org