MENTOR / ADVOCATE

A mentor/advocate provides one-on-one coaching, support, and advocacy for individuals preparing for prison release and during re-entry. The goal of the position is to assist in a smooth and successful re-entry for
the individual and community.

   Objectives:
 
·        Assist individual in setting re-entry goals and developing a re-entry plan.
·        Support individual in pursuing re-entry plan including finding housing, job, and other strategies. 
·        Identifying community resources to assist in re-entry.
·        Advocating for the individual with community resources or with the PUFL team.
·        Participate in routine training sessions.
·        Communicate with group facilitators, other mentors/ advocates, coordinators, and other PUFL staff.
·        Serves as an ambassador for the organization and promotes a positive image/ reputation of the ministry.

 

 

Qualifications (required, desired):

 

·                  Strong interpersonal skills.

·                  Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·                  Good listening skills.

·                  Available by phone and Internet.

·                  Valid Michigan drivers’ license and vehicle.

·                  No previous felony convictions: subject to criminal background check.

 

Time commitment: (hours/week; time of day)

 

Two hours per week; days or evenings

 

Work location: Various community locations including PUFL office and jail.

 

Benefits:

 

·                  Ongoing training and skill development.

·                  Team meetings and interaction

 

Date of position design or re-design:     March 9, 2009

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