Peer Mentor, Justice & Recovery Services
About The Position
The Justice Initiatives programs provide comprehensive case management and counseling services for individuals involved with the legal system who present with substance use and/or mental health needs. These programs aim to reduce recidivism and promote recovery by facilitating access to treatment, social support, and community resources through a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. The Part-Time Peer Mentor supports participants through outreach, engagement, accompaniment, and peer-based guidance grounded in lived experience. This role helps individuals navigate services, strengthen connection to care, and build on their recovery goals by providing trauma-informed, strength-based support both on-site and in the community.
Requirements
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, or HTH Peer Training Program graduate, with at least 1-year experience in a treatment, hospital, community-based organization or recovery center setting preferred.
- Candidates must have lived experience related to the population to be served; history of criminal justice involvement highly preferred.
- High school diploma or high school equivalency required.
- Additional experience in working with people having a history of homelessness, mental health diagnoses, substance use or marginalized behaviors.
- Fluent in English.
- Willing to explore, being creative and being open to new ideas in the process of problem-solving.
- Possess an understanding of community level work and the importance of collaborating and coordinating with other organizations
- Ability to identify issues, obstacles and opportunities and implement effective solutions.
- Effective communication skills, including ability to follow instructions, listen, communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide overview of program, department, and agency services through Orientation activities;
- Accompany participants to provider sites to give support and navigation assistance;
- Co-facilitate group activities that help participants identify risky thought patterns, reduce impulsive behaviors, and build skills that support positive decision-making.
- Assist with community outreach and program promotion to inform the public of available agency resources, as needed;
- Assist the Case Manager with screening, assessment, and ongoing participant monitoring.
- May participate in weekly conferences with court personnel, RCDA, and defense attorney;
- Conduct telephone and office-based follow up with individuals to identify and address barriers to care and treatment;
- Provide phone calls to reinforce retention in care and services;
- Conduct outreach to participants to follow up on referrals and support engagement in services.
- Support timely engagement of referred individuals by conducting outreach to referrals received via email, guiding them toward appropriate services, and assisting with program enrollment in AWARDS.
- Support program coverage in court to connect with prospective participants and re-engage clients who have been rearrested and are appearing for arraignment.
- Conduct outreach to participants who miss appointments to support re-engagement and reduce barriers to participation.
- Attend and participate in staff development trainings as required;
- Actively participate in regularly scheduled supervision and attend team meetings/ huddles;
- Complete all program documentation in a timely manner;
- Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
