Job DetailsJob Location99 Main Street, Hempstead, NY, 11550 - Hempstead, NYPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School Diploma or Educational EquivSalary Range$25.00 - $28.00 HourlyTravel PercentageNoneJob CategoryHuman ServicePeer MentorEAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Peer Mentor to work full time for its Nassau County Problem Solving Courts Case Management and Recovery Support Program. Job seekers with prior experience working as a peer or have lived experience of recovery are highly encouraged to apply!The Peer Mentor position is a non-exempt position paying $25-28 per hour. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. The office is located in Hempstead, NY. The role reports to the Program Coordinator.Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Vision
- Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.
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.Principal Duties & 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. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
High School diploma or educational equivalent required. 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.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.