Peer Mentor – Suffolk County Judicial Diversion Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Peer Mentor

• Suffolk County Judicial Diversion Job Details Level Experienced Job Location 210 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY, 11901
• Riverhead, NY Position Type Part Time Education Level High School Diploma or Educational Equiv Salary Range $23.00
• $23.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Job Category Nonprofit
• Social Services Join Our Team as a Part-Time Peer Mentor Are you passionate about supporting others 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 dedicatedPart-Time Peer Mentor to join our Suffolk County Judicial Diversion Program. +

Wage:

$23/hour +

Schedule:

21 hours per week. +

Location:

Central Islip, NY 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. As well as assisting with creating a volunteer peer mentor program for the Court.

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 cell phone for support, advice, and guidance + Participate in team meetings. + Participate in regularly scheduled on-going trainings 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. + Recruit, engage and train peer volunteers to provide support for the clients. + Perform all other relevant duties as determined by

Supervision and EAC Network Administration Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

+ Minimum High School Diploma or educational equivalent. + Must have good communication skills, both oral and written. + OASAS/OMH Peer Specialist Certification or peer specialist training such as Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program preferred. + Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies. + Knowledge of target population and area resources. + Experience using cognitive behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing and/or positive youth development preferable. + Must be proficient in computer applications and email and/or software necessary to perform work assignments.