Peer Mentor - Nassau County Treatment Court Expansion
About The Position
Join Our Team as a Peer Mentor! Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Populations 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 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Peer Mentor to join the Nassau County Problem Solving Court Case Management & Recovery Support Services program. Wage: $28 per hour Schedule: 9AM-5PM, Monday- Friday Location: 99 Main Street Room L88 in Hempstead NY Primary Purpose of Job: The Peer Mentor is responsible for providing on-going culturally responsive and appropriate support for clients referred to the program by fostering positive relationships with program participants and facilitating groups.
Requirements
- High School diploma or educational equivalent required.
- Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work cooperatively with treatment provider and the criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of target population and area resources. Experience with group facilitation and using cognitive behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing and/or positive youth development preferable.
- Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Peer certification credential or prior experience as a peer support advocate/specialist preferred.
- Experience with drug courts or justice- involved adults preferred. Lived experience welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Participate in planning for services for clients, through face-to-face meetings and facilitation of group discussions.
- Assist program participants in completing required assignments.
- Meet with clients on an on-going, as needed basis on and off site and be available via email and phone for support, advice, and guidance.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Participate in regularly scheduled on-going training and supervision.
- Assist in connecting clients to community-based support resources, clubhouses, and other ancillary services.
- Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with client and have available for inspection by supervision at any time.
- Assist Case Managers in maintaining caseloads.
- Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after one year, 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 will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
