What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Mentor - Suffolk County Judicial Diversion position at EAC Network?
Join EAC Network as a Part-Time Peer Mentor!
Are you passionate about supporting diverse populations, 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 work for our Suffolk County Judicial Diversion Program.
- Salary: $23-25 per hour
- Schedule: 14 Hours Per Week (Schedule is set once court is in session)
- Location: 210 Center Drive in Riverhead NY (Hybrid)
What drives the core purpose of this 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.
What are the key 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.
What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:
- 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.
Salary : $23 - $25