What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer-to-Peer Mentor/Advocate position at Brooklyn Community Services?
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 20,000 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 program’s 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
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 20,000 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 program’s 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
- 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.
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