Court-Based Peer Navigator - Behavioral Health (2nd Shift)

Fortune Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Certified Peer Navigator (2nd Shift) to join the Behavioral Health team. This on-site role supports individuals released to the community, coordinating with clinicians and peers to connect them to services during a 12:00 pm–8:00 pm schedule Tuesday through Saturday.

You will perform screenings, identify needs, make referrals, supervise 1–2 peers, and document activities in real time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HS diploma with 2 years relevant experience considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with off-site supervision.
• MS 365 proficiency; knowledge of MAPP, ePACES and PSYCKES a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison among participants, court stakeholders, and clinicians to ensure care transitions.
• Supervise, mentor and advise peer team members; ensure timely documentation.
• Conduct initial screenings, assess needs, and make appropriate referrals.
• Coordinate with MMU staff and on-site clinicians for service connectivity.
• Attend MMU meetings and participate in relevant trainings.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED with 2 years relevant experience

Tools

MS 365

MAPP

ePACES

PSYCKES

Job description

The Fortune Society in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Certified Peer Navigator (2nd Shift) to join the Behavioral Health team. This on-site role supports individuals released to the community, coordinating with clinicians and peers to connect them to services during a 12:00 pm–8:00 pm schedule Tuesday through Saturday.

You will perform screenings, identify needs, make referrals, supervise 1–2 peers, and document activities in real time.