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. The Peer Navigator must embody the values and mission of the Fortune Society. This includes meeting our participants where they are, demonstrating our values through compassion and understanding; and affirming that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done.
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 culturally competent manner
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish 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 one's own ongoing professional development
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will afford equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
