Peer Mentor - Suffolk County Judicial Diversion

EAC Network • Town of Riverhead, NY

4d • $23 - $23

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting others 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 Part-Time Peer Mentor to join our Suffolk County Judicial Diversion Program. Wage: $23/hour Schedule: 21 hours per week. Location: Central Islip, 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. As well as assisting with creating a volunteer peer mentor program for the Court.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or educational equivalent.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies.
• Knowledge of target population and area resources.
• Must be proficient in computer applications and email and/or software necessary to perform work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• OASAS/OMH Peer Specialist Certification or peer specialist training such as Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program preferred.
• Experience using cognitive behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing and/or positive youth development preferable.

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 cell phone for support, advice, and guidance
• Participate in team meetings.
• Participate in regularly scheduled on-going trainings 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.
• Recruit, engage and train peer volunteers to provide support for the clients.
• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC Network Administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED