Peer Mentor - Brooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services
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Peer Mentor - Brooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services
Job Details
Job Location
120 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School Diploma or Educational Equiv
Salary Range
$26.38 - $26.38 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Join Our Team as aPeer Mentor!
Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice Involved population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full timePeer Mentorto join theBrooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services Program.
Salary:$26.38/ hour
Schedule:9AM-5PM, Monday- Friday
Location:Brooklyn, NY
Reports to:Program Director
What drives the core purpose of this job:
The Peer Mentor’s primary job responsibilities are to provide peer support, advocacy, and linkage services to individuals enrolled in the program. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and be willing to use their lived experience to help others who are seeking recovery from substance use issues. The Peer Mentor will work as a fully integrated team member providing culturally responsive peer recovery support services to individuals in the Brooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services program.
What are the key responsibilities:
+ The Peer Mentor will provide support for individuals enrolled in Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services program that are having difficulty connecting to services.
+ Provide a peer-to-peer relationship to support individuals in recovery and family members with sustaining recovery and overall wellness so they can achieve their goals with in-person visits at the office, or in the community and/or telehealth services.
+ Assist program staff with implementation of treatment goals to help individuals achieve their goals.
+ Willing to escort participants to treatment providers and appointments as needed.
+ Utilize program assessment tools to monitor the client's mental health/substance use and care needs.
+ Provide information and referrals to individuals and families for social and recovery support services, counseling, and linkages to prevention and treatment services.
+ Provide harm reduction education, such as Narcan kits, Fentanyl/Xylazine strips, and other information to enrolled individuals.
+ Participate in supervision and team meetings; participate in agency trainings and workshops, and other trainings.
+ Prepare and maintain client case records and statistics as required by the standards set by EAC grant guidelines.
+ Document in the NYS Unified Court system program all services provided to participants and maintain all aspects of documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
+ Be willing to facilitate peer run groups.
What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:
+ Minimum of High School Diploma or educational equivalent required
+ NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Peer credential preferred
+ Lived experience in substance use and have knowledge of the criminal justice system.
+ Good written and verbal communication.
+ Must possess computer skills and the ability to navigate the electronic health record (EHR).
+ Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process.
+ Understand the therapeutic benefit of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
+ Able to work with diverse populations (ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc.).
+ Demonstrate commitment to providing quality services and adhering to outcome driven performance measures.
What We Offer
+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.
+ Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.
+ At EAC Network, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a supportive, growth-focused workplace that values equity, justice, and belonging. Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, generous PTO, Summer Fridays, and a commitment to wellness, recognized by Cigna’s 2023 Silver Healthy Workforce Designation. Join us and make a real impact in communities across Long Island and NYC!
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