Peer-to-Peer MentorAdvocate

Position : Fatherhood Program / Peer-to-Peer Mentor / Advocate

Program / Department : Families Communities and Workforce Development

Work Location : 1835 Sterling Place

Hours : Part-time 20 hours per week schedule TBD

This position is 100% fully in-person. No remote work available

Salary Range : $18.00 - $18.00 per hour

BCS partners with people to overcome obstacles on their pathway toward self-determination. Since 1866 founded on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors BCS has worked in neighborhoods impacted by systemic poverty. Today we continue to strengthen communities by fostering the educational success of children developing the leadership of youth promoting the employment and housing stability of adults advancing the opportunities of individuals with disabilities and empowering seniors and families. Our work is rooted in the struggle for social justice and through action and advocacy we commit to shining a light on barriers that perpetuate inequitable systems as a part of the collective effort to ignite change. BCS serves more than 20000 people in 42 programs through the work of approximately 400 staff and 900 volunteers.

Job Description Summary :

The Peer-to-Peer Mentor is an essential member of the Fatherhood Program team. This role supports fathers by providing lived-experience mentorship assisting with group facilitation helping participants navigate program requirements and building community across all four program tiers. The Mentor strengthens father engagement supports retention efforts and contributes to the programs father-friendly environment.

This role is designed for someone with personal experience as a father or caregiver who can connect authentically with participants model positive fathering behaviors and support fathers as they work toward reunification improved relationships and personal development.

Responsibilities

Provide peer-to-peer support to fathers across all program tiers.

Co-facilitate weekly Peer Support Groups (held twice per week).

Assist with parenting sessions (ProFathering15 Fathering in Action SFI) as needed.

Share lived experiences to motivate and encourage participant engagement.

Support outreach and recruitment efforts within the community.

Help retain fathers by conducting follow-ups and encouraging participation.

Assist fathers in planning and co-leading required community projects.

Participate in family events and help fathers engage meaningfully.

Track attendance for groups workshops and program activities.

Support staff in maintaining incentive logs and participation records.

Communicate participant updates to Family Development Coaches and Program Director.

Attend DYCD-required training and participate in staff meetings.

Promote a father-friendly trauma-informed culturally competent program environment.

Conducts phone and field outreach and recruitment to locate and enroll fathers into the program.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Minimum of one year of experience in fatherhood programming or a human services setting.

Proficient in oral written and interpersonal communication capable of conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks autonomously demonstrating strong initiative and self-motivation.

Demonstrated experience serving as an effective group leader successfully guiding teams to achieve project objectives.

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills that foster collaboration build strong working relationships and drive positive team dynamics.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Key Skills

Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Computer Skills,Conflict Management,Autism Experience,Case Management,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Mentoring,Word Processing

Employment Type : Advisor

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 18 - 18