Peer Mentor
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for 62,888 of people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Bilingual Peer Mentor to work Full time for its Nassau Family Treatment Court Expansion Program.
The Peer Mentor position is a non-exempt position paying $25-30 per hour. The position work schedule is Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00PM. The office is located in Westbury, NY. The role reports to the Supervising Case Manager.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with 3% match 30 Days Paid Time Off for Year 1 15 Days Off for US Holidays Short term/Long Term Disability + Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Benefits & Assistance Programs Compassionate work environment Industry Leading Training and Ongoing Development
Primary Purpose of Job:
The Peer Mentor’s primary job responsibilities are to provide peer support, advocacy, and linkage services to individuals enrolled in the program. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and be willing to use their lived experience to help others who are seeking recovery from substance use issues. The Peer Mentor will work as a fully integrated team member providing culturally responsive peer recovery support services to individuals in the family treatment court program.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
The Peer Mentor will provide support for individuals enrolled in the Nassau Family Treatment Court program that are having difficulty connecting to services. Provide a peer-to-peer relationship to support individuals in recovery and family members with sustaining recovery and overall wellness so they can achieve their goals with in-person visits at the office, or in the community and/or telehealth services. Assist program staff with implementation of treatment goals to help individuals achieve their goals. Utilize program assessment tools to monitor the client's mental health/substance use and care needs. Provide information and referrals to individuals and families for social and recovery support services, counseling, and linkages to prevention and treatment. Provide harm reduction education, such as Narcan kits, Fentanyl/Xylazine strips, and other information to enrolled individuals. Participate in supervision and weekly team meetings; participate in agency trainings and workshops, OMH/OASAS trainings and other county trainings. Prepare and maintain client case records and statistics as required by the standards set by EAC grant guidelines Document in the NYS Unified Court system program all services provided to participants and maintain all aspects of documentation in accordance to regulatory requirements. Support agency efforts to reduce stigma and educate community members on mental health and substance use issues and services
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Minimum of High School Diploma or educational equivalent required NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA – Provisional preferred Must have valid NYS (New York State) Driver’s License and be willing to transport clients to appointments using own vehicle. Must provide proof of valid NYS car insurance and Defensive Driving Certificate within 30 days of hire. Valid registration, inspection and Automobile Insurance Liability of a recommended minimum of 100,000/300,000 will also be evaluated upon hire. Lived experience in substance use and have knowledge of the criminal justice system. Good written and verbal communication. Must possess computer skills and the ability to navigate the electronic health record (EHR). Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process. Understand the therapeutic benefit of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Able to work with diverse populations (ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc.). Demonstrate commitment to providing quality services and adhering to outcome driven performance measures.