Mentor
Company Name:
Volunteers of America Oregon
Description
This position is responsible for pre and post-release mentoring services for young men, 18 - 25, incarcerated in Oregon jails and prisons that need support transitioning back to life in the community. Participants come from a diversity of backgrounds, family structures and cultures, and we seek mentors who have experienced similar situations during their own transition to a crime free life. This position is responsible for providing mentoring services in the Community Partners Reinvestment (CPR) program.
JOB APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK
Please make sure to attach BOTH your COVER LETTER & RESUME
Requirements
HS/GED
Valid driver's license, acceptable driver's record, and a reliable form of transportation.
If in recovery, a minimum of two years clean time.
No longer on community supervision for a period of at least five years. (Required to gain entrance into prison and jail.)
A reasonable combination of skills and experience in gang-related services, treatment issues, corrections, case management, and/or adolescent development.
Familiarity with the community and the ethnic culture of the assigned population of focus including but not limited to knowledge of culture, norms, values and language.
Knowledge of gangs/risks associated with gang participation in the Portland-metro area.
Knowledge of local resources and links to community.
Excellent communication, record-keeping, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Computer and data base management skills
Personal experience disassociating from criminal activity, particularly gangs, is strongly preferred.
Requisition Number: 14-0104
Post Date: 8/14/2014
Title: Mentor
City: PortlandEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Volunteers of America Oregon
Description
This position is responsible for pre and post-release mentoring services for young men, 18 - 25, incarcerated in Oregon jails and prisons that need support transitioning back to life in the community. Participants come from a diversity of backgrounds, family structures and cultures, and we seek mentors who have experienced similar situations during their own transition to a crime free life. This position is responsible for providing mentoring services in the Community Partners Reinvestment (CPR) program.
JOB APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK
Please make sure to attach BOTH your COVER LETTER & RESUME
Requirements
HS/GED
Valid driver's license, acceptable driver's record, and a reliable form of transportation.
If in recovery, a minimum of two years clean time.
No longer on community supervision for a period of at least five years. (Required to gain entrance into prison and jail.)
A reasonable combination of skills and experience in gang-related services, treatment issues, corrections, case management, and/or adolescent development.
Familiarity with the community and the ethnic culture of the assigned population of focus including but not limited to knowledge of culture, norms, values and language.
Knowledge of gangs/risks associated with gang participation in the Portland-metro area.
Knowledge of local resources and links to community.
Excellent communication, record-keeping, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Computer and data base management skills
Personal experience disassociating from criminal activity, particularly gangs, is strongly preferred.
Requisition Number: 14-0104
Post Date: 8/14/2014
Title: Mentor
City: PortlandEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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