Peer Mentor - Brooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services

Join Our Team as a Peer Mentor!

Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice Involved population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Peer Mentor to join the Brooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services Program.

Salary: $26.38/ hour

Schedule: 9AM-5PM, Monday- Friday

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Reports to: Program Director

What drives the core purpose of this 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 Brooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services program.

What are the key responsibilities:

1. The Peer Mentor will provide support for individuals enrolled in Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services program that are having difficulty connecting to services.
2. 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.
3. Assist program staff with implementation of treatment goals to help individuals achieve their goals.
4. Willing to escort participants to treatment providers and appointments as needed.
5. Utilize program assessment tools to monitor the client's mental health/substance use and care needs.
6. Provide information and referrals to individuals and families for social and recovery support services, counseling, and linkages to prevention and treatment services.
7. Provide harm reduction education, such as Narcan kits, Fentanyl/Xylazine strips, and other information to enrolled individuals.
8. Participate in supervision and team meetings; participate in agency trainings and workshops, and other trainings.
9. Prepare and maintain client case records and statistics as required by the standards set by EAC grant guidelines.
10. Document in the NYS Unified Court system program all services provided to participants and maintain all aspects of documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
11. Be willing to facilitate peer run groups.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

1. Minimum of High School Diploma or educational equivalent required
2. NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Peer credential preferred
3. Lived experience in substance use and have knowledge of the criminal justice system.
4. Good written and verbal communication.
5. Must possess computer skills and the ability to navigate the electronic health record (EHR).
6. Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process.
7. Understand the therapeutic benefit of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
8. Able to work with diverse populations (ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc.).
9. Demonstrate commitment to providing quality services and adhering to outcome driven performance measures.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

• At EAC Network, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a supportive, growth-focused workplace that values equity, justice, and belonging. Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, generous PTO, Summer Fridays, and a commitment to wellness, recognized by Cigna’s 2023 Silver Healthy Workforce Designation. Join us and make a real impact in communities across Long Island and NYC!