CAMBA · 2 months ago
Lead Mediation Specialist, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) (BIVO)
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expCAMBA is a community organization dedicated to building an inclusive New York City. The Lead Mediation Specialist engages with youth in schools to promote conflict resolution and prevent violence through various supportive services and programming.
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Responsibilities
Conduct at least two structured in-school engagement sessions weekly (four for campus schools), focusing on topics such as conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and restorative justice practices
Collaborate with school administrators, deans, safety staff, and other stakeholders to identify and engage vulnerable students
Actively participate in student arrival, lunch periods, and dismissal to build trust and relationships
Host and facilitate peer support and enrichment events to encourage prosocial behavior
Detect, interrupt, and mediate conflicts within the school and surrounding areas to prevent escalation into violence
Work with school staff and local law enforcement to identify "hot spots" where violence typically occurs
Organize responses to conflicts and provide mediation services for high-risk situations
Conduct ongoing follow-ups to ensure resolved conflicts remain nonviolent
Provide visible staff presence around the school and on routes to public transportation during dismissal, at least twice weekly (four for campus schools)
Diffuse conflicts and engage in violence interruption activities during these times
Maintain a caseload of 10-15 high-risk participants, providing a minimum of four hours of direct case management services per participant each month
Conduct needs assessments, develop tailored risk-reduction plans, and refer participants to relevant services such as legal aid, mental health support, or employment resources
Monitor and document participants’ progress toward goals and maintain accurate, confidential records
Provide incentives to encourage engagement and celebrate milestones, ensuring they align with approved plans
Prepare and distribute marketing materials to promote the program within the school community
Develop and execute a recruitment plan to attract and retain high-risk youth participants for the program
Serve as a liaison between the school and community-based organizations, cultivating strong partnerships
Document all activities, including conflict mediations, participant progress, and referral outcomes
Use DYCD’s data tracking systems to input and manage program performance metrics
Prepare and submit required reports, ensuring compliance with DYCD guidelines
Attend all required training sessions and meetings to stay updated on best practices
Recommend closing of cases in which clients have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of months; (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process (lost-to-service); or (c) have become ineligible for services (e.g. moved out of area)
Provide all required information for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Conduct periodic reassessments of clients, as needed
Schedule appointments for clients with referral organizations, as needed
Escort clients safely to and from school, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) and one year of applicable experience, or
Associate's degree (A.S) and two years of applicable experience, or
High School Diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) and three years of applicable experience
Relevant experience as described above, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization
Good written & verbal communication
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
Flexibility with working a varied schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
Paid holidays
Company
CAMBA
CAMBA is an NGO that renders education, youth development, legal, health counseling, family and community support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Ross Lorber
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-24
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