Peer Navigator (Day Shift)
About The Position
The Court-Based Navigator Program offers peer-led voluntary services to individuals released from arraignments on their own recognizance or having had their case(s) disposed of. Peer Navigators, with lived experience will provide short-and-long term resources and referrals to services to assist in reentry and stability. Peer engagement strategies may include warm hand-offs to internal or external services for behavioral health treatment, housing, employment, etc., arranging transportation to needed services, and/or providing immediate resources like food, clothing, etc.
Requirements
- Lived experience navigating homelessness, mental health, and/or substance use treatment, and/or criminal justice system
- Must be available for the duration of the Court-Based Navigator Program
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a competent manner
- We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to the mission of the Fortune Society
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish-English speakers a plus
- Skills in Microsoft Office and database applications are a plus
Responsibilities
- Community navigation and advocacy to increase access to services and other support systems
- Maintain partnerships with community-based organizations that provide voluntary services to participants
- Complete all necessary documentation and input data into case management database in a timely manner
- Provide service referrals to individuals, to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing, and employment/vocational needs, among others
- Provide escorts to participants for court appearances and service providers
- Coordinate with service providers to facilitate, follow-up, and assist participants with voluntary service referrals and service uptake
- Peer mentoring, role modeling and assistance in developing coping skills
- Education on and support with accessing voluntary services
- Assistance with reentry from the criminal justice system.
- Attend and participate in all necessary Court-Based Navigator meetings, and trainings
- Engage in his/her own ongoing professional development
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
