Court-Based Peer Navigator — Day Shift Impact

Fortune Society; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fortune Society, Inc. is seeking a Peer Navigator (Day Shift) to provide peer-led support for individuals recently released from arraignments at the Manhattan Criminal Court.

The role emphasizes reentry resources, immediate services, and coordination with court-based and community providers. The ideal candidate will have lived experience related to homelessness, mental health, or substance use, and will hold a valid driver’s license.

Formación

• Lived experience navigating homelessness, mental health, and/or substance use treatment, and/or criminal justice system.
• Must be available for the duration of the Court-Based Navigator Program.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Microsoft Office and database applications knowledge a plus.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner.

Responsabilidades

• Community navigation and advocacy to increase access to services and other support systems.
• Maintain partnerships with community-based organizations that provide voluntary services to participants.
• Complete all necessary documentation and input data into case management database in a timely manner.
• Provide service referrals to individuals, to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing, and employment/vocational needs.
• Provide escorts to participants for court appearances and service providers.
• Coordinate with service providers to facilitate, follow-up, and assist participants with voluntary service referrals and service uptake.
• Peer mentoring, role modeling and assistance in developing coping skills.
• Education on and support with accessing voluntary services.
• Assistance with reentry from the criminal justice system.
• Attend and participate in all necessary Court-Based Navigator meetings, and trainings.

Descripción del empleo

Fortune Society, Inc. is seeking a Peer Navigator (Day Shift) to provide peer-led support for individuals recently released from arraignments at the Manhattan Criminal Court.

The role emphasizes reentry resources, immediate services, and coordination with court-based and community providers. The ideal candidate will have lived experience related to homelessness, mental health, or substance use, and will hold a valid driver’s license.