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: 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.