Peer Mentor - Nassau Family Treatment Court Expansion

EAC Network • Village of Garden City, NY

3d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

EAC Network is hiring a full-time Peer Mentor for the Nassau County Family Treatment Court Program in Mineola, New York. The Peer Mentor provides peer support, advocacy, and linkage services to program participants, using lived experience to support people seeking recovery from substance use issues. As an integrated team member, the Peer Mentor provides culturally responsive recovery support to participants and their families through in-person office or community visits and telehealth services. The role includes supporting participants who have difficulty connecting to services, helping staff implement treatment goals, monitoring participant needs, connecting individuals and families with resources, and maintaining program documentation. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., pays $25 per hour, and involves travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional certification.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and willingness to transport clients using a personal vehicle.
• Provide proof of valid New York State car insurance and a Defensive Driving Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Valid vehicle registration, inspection, and automobile liability insurance; a recommended minimum of $100,000/$300,000 will be evaluated upon hire.
• Lived experience with substance use and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills and ability to navigate an electronic health record (EHR).
• Knowledge of the substance use disorder recovery process.
• Understanding of the therapeutic benefit of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including across ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
• Commitment to providing quality services and adhering to outcome-driven performance measures.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in the Nassau Family Treatment Court program who are having difficulty connecting to services.
• Build peer-to-peer relationships that support recovery and overall wellness for participants and their family members, including through in-person visits and telehealth.
• Assist program staff with implementing treatment goals.
• Use program assessment tools to monitor clients’ mental health, substance use, and care needs.
• Provide information and referrals for social and recovery support services, counseling, prevention, and treatment.
• Provide harm-reduction education, including information about Narcan kits and Fentanyl/Xylazine strips.
• Participate in supervision, weekly team meetings, agency trainings and workshops, and OMH/OASAS and other county trainings.
• Prepare and maintain client case records and statistics according to EAC grant guidelines.
• Document services in the NYS Unified Court system program and maintain documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support agency efforts to reduce stigma and educate community members about mental health and substance use issues and services.
• Perform other relevant duties as determined by supervision and EAC Network Administration.
• Transport clients to appointments using the employee’s own vehicle.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid schedules are available for many roles.
• Generous paid time off policy and Summer Fridays.
• Eligible employees may participate in EAC Network’s 401(k) plan.
• Full-time employees receive a 3% employer contribution to the 401(k) plan after one year of service.
• Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being, equity, justice, and belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED