Peer Mentor - Nassau County Family Treatment Court

Join Our Team as a Peer Mentor!

Are you passionate about supporting the Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Population 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 full time Peer Mentor to join the Nassau Family Treatment Court program.

• Wage: $25 per hour
• Schedule: 9AM-5PM, Monday- Friday
• Location: 101 County Seat Drive in Mineola 

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Peer Mentor’s primary job responsibilities are to provide peer support, advocacy, and linkage services to individuals enrolled in the program. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and be willing to use their lived experience to help others who are seeking recovery from substance use issues. The Peer Mentor will work as a fully integrated team member providing culturally responsive peer recovery support services to individuals in the family treatment court program.   

What are the key Responsibilities:

• The Peer Mentor will provide support for individuals enrolled in the Nassau Family Treatment Court program that are having difficulty connecting to services.
• Provide a peer-to-peer relationship to support individuals in recovery and family members with sustaining recovery and overall wellness so they can achieve their goals with in-person visits at the office, or in the community and/or telehealth services.
• Assist program staff with implementation of treatment goals to help individuals achieve their goals.
• Utilize program assessment tools to monitor the client's mental health/substance use and care needs.
• Provide information and referrals to individuals and families for social and recovery support services, counseling, and linkages to prevention and treatment.
• Provide harm reduction education, such as Narcan kits, Fentanyl/Xylazine strips, and other information to enrolled individuals.
• Participate in supervision and weekly team meetings; participate in agency trainings and workshops, OMH/OASAS trainings and other county trainings.
• Prepare and maintain client case records and statistics as required by the standards set by EAC grant guidelines 
• Document in the NYS Unified Court system program all services provided to participants and maintain all aspects of documentation in accordance to regulatory requirements.
• Support agency efforts to reduce stigma and educate community members on mental health and substance use issues and services
• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.
   

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

•  Minimum of High School Diploma or educational equivalent required 
• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA – Provisional preferred
• Must have valid NYS (New York State) Driver’s License and be willing to transport clients to appointments using own vehicle. Must provide proof of valid NYS car insurance and Defensive Driving Certificate within 30 days of hire. Valid registration, inspection and Automobile Insurance Liability of a recommended minimum of 100,000/300,000 will also be evaluated upon hire.
• Lived experience in substance use and have knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Must possess computer skills and the ability to navigate the electronic health record (EHR).
• Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process.
• Understand the therapeutic benefit of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Able to work with diverse populations (ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc.).
• Demonstrate commitment to providing quality services and adhering to outcome driven performance measures.
   

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.
• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.
• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.