What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Mentor - Suffolk County Judicial Diversion position at EAC Network?
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 dedicated Part-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:
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Participate in planning for services for clients, through face-to-face meetings and facilitation of group discussions.
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Assist program participants in completing required assignments.
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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
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Participate in team meetings.
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Participate in regularly scheduled on-going trainings and supervision
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Assist in connecting clients to community-based support resources, clubhouses, and other ancillary services.
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Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with client and have available for inspection by supervision at any time.
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Recruit, engage and train peer volunteers to provide support for the clients.
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Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC Network Administration
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
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Minimum High School Diploma or educational equivalent.
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Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
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OASAS/OMH Peer Specialist Certification or peer specialist training such as Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program preferred.
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Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies.
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Knowledge of target population and area resources.
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Experience using cognitive behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing and/or positive youth development preferable.
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Must be proficient in computer applications and email and/or software necessary to perform work assignments.
Salary : $23