Peer Mentor

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 54,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Peer Mentor with lived experience of substance abuse to work full time for a Queens Misdemeanor Drug Court Program. Peers with certification are encouraged to apply!

The Case Manager position is an non-exempt position paying $18 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Kew Gardens, NY. The role reports to Program Director.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Vision
• Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Peer Mentor for the Queens Misdemeanor Drug Court 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.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct screening and assessments to assist in completing treatment plans.
• Participate in planning for services for clients, through face-to-face meetings and facilitation of group discussions.
• Conduct evidence-based interventions with participants and assist them in completing the 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 including escorting participants to appointments and treatment facilities.
• Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with the client and have available for inspection by supervision at any time.
• Assist Case Managers in maintaining caseloads and toxicology testing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or educational equivalent required.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work cooperatively with multiple agencies.
• Knowledge of target population and area resources.
• Experience with group facilitation preferable.
• Experience using cognitive behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing and/or positive youth development preferable.
• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments

This position requires the incumbent to provide acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination.