Court Navigator & Community Liaison (Peer Specialist)

Center For Alternative; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting

12 Paid Holidays per year.

Retirement 403(b) with matching up to

Employee Referral Program

Resumo da vaga

CASES is a New York City agency focused on behavioral health and the criminal justice system. The Court Navigator role supports SRP participants after court appearances, helps coordinate services, and maintains detailed case records in a fast-paced, in-person setting.

The ideal candidate has peer specialist certification, lived experience, and strong collaboration with judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel to facilitate program admissions.

Qualificações

• NYS Certified Peer Specialist or equivalent.
• 2+ years of peer support experience with individuals with serious mental illness and criminal justice involvement.
• Graduate of recognized peer specialist training program.

Responsabilidades

• Provide support for Manhattan SRP participants after court appearance.
• Assist in implementing the Intensive Services Unit of Manhattan SRP.
• Engage clients to support compliance with SRP mandates.
• Provide crisis de-escalation and crisis management when appropriate.
• Assist with housing, income, education, and vocational needs.
• Coordinate transitions to homes, shelters, or treatment programs.
• Link clients to behavioral health and human services resources.
• Provide mobile crisis response and assist transport to hospital.
• Build relationships with human service providers across NYC.
• Maintain accurate documentation in case records.

Conhecimentos

NYS Certified Peer Specialist

Criminal justice experience

Lived experience

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy training

Descrição da vaga

CASES is a New York City agency focused on behavioral health and the criminal justice system. The Court Navigator role supports SRP participants after court appearances, helps coordinate services, and maintains detailed case records in a fast-paced, in-person setting.

The ideal candidate has peer specialist certification, lived experience, and strong collaboration with judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel to facilitate program admissions.