Evening Peer Navigator — Behavioral Health (3rd Shift)

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

Job summary

The Fortune Society seeks a Certified Peer Navigator (3rd Shift) to work in Brooklyn, NY, providing peer support and care coordination for individuals re-entering the community. The role focuses on linking clients to health services, housing resources, and community supports within a fast-paced behavioral health unit.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or strong field experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with NY Health Home policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HS diploma with 2+ years relevant experience will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• MS 365 proficiency; familiarity with MAPP, ePaces, PSYCKES a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between participants, court stakeholders, and CHN clinicians.
• Manage complex cases with psychiatric or substance use needs and coordinate care.
• Provide peer services, medication linkage to healthcare, and housing screening assistance.
• Check insurance status and connect to NY State of Health Marketplace when needed.
• Document all activities in real time and support on-site peer team members.

Skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

HS diploma or GED +2 years experience considered

Tools

MS 365

MAPP

ePaces

PSYCKES

Job description

The Fortune Society seeks a Certified Peer Navigator (3rd Shift) to work in Brooklyn, NY, providing peer support and care coordination for individuals re-entering the community. The role focuses on linking clients to health services, housing resources, and community supports within a fast-paced behavioral health unit.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or strong field experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with NY Health Home policies.