Mentor

Make a Difference. Help People Move Forward. The Hampden County Sheriff's Office is seeking a caring, dependable per diem Mentor to support individuals as they transition from incarceration back into the community. At our All-Inclusive Support Services (AISS) center in Springfield, mentors help people build confidence, navigate everyday challenges and take positive steps toward a more stable future.

What You'll Do

Provide one-on-one and small-group mentorship to women and men from throughout Hampden County. Offer encouragement, guidance and ongoing community support as individuals work toward their personal goals. Transport clients to appointments, meetings and other destinations as needed. Help individuals stay connected to the positive progress they've made and move forward with greater confidence and independence.

Schedule: Per diem; must be available to work any shift as directed About AISS Reentering the community after incarceration can bring significant challenges, from finding employment and housing to accessing education, healthcare and other essential services. AISS helps individuals navigate these obstacles and connect with resources that support successful community reintegration.

Through mentorship and individualized support, AISS helps people build on their strengths, overcome barriers and create opportunities for a better future. Bring your compassion. Share your experience. Help someone take the next step forward.

Pay: $16 - $16 per hour

Requirements

Working knowledge of recovery steps; Ability to effectively engage, communicate and relate with justice-involved population for reentry and recovery services; Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications; Must pass annual CORI and RMV checks; Must possess a valid driver’s license; Must maintain a known and accessible telephone number; Applicants are subject to background investigation, drug screening and medical clearance

The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office is not your average law enforcement agency. Behind the walls of our facilities in Western Massachusetts, our firm but fair approach to corrections has been emulated across the country and changed countless lives for the better. We provide empathy and opportunity to all who come under our care and custody with the aim of uplifting individuals and their families.

In the community, Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s ‘never say no’ attitude has evolved the field of community policing, bridging the divide between residents and unmet needs in our neighborhoods. You’ll find our dedicated staff in the parks, on the waterways, in our schools and on the streets to be a positive, proactive partner for the public good.

If you want to help make the world a better place, consider joining our team! The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office proudly supports equal opportunity for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, and any other category protected by law.