Reentry Peer Navigator & Mentor

Goodwill Industries Of North Louisiana Inc; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Of North Louisiana Inc. seeks a Peer Support Liaison for the EXIT 318 Reentry program. The role will mentor participants and coordinate with staff to promote successful community reintegration.

Requirements include a high school diploma or HiSET, personal incarceration experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Excel. Driving ability and background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or HiSET equivalency.
• Personal lived experience with incarceration is required.
• Candidate proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Excel.
• Background screening, driving record check and references required.
• Peer Support Specialist training/certification preferred by Louisiana Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist EXIT 318 Reentry program staff and act as liaison to participants.
• Mentor participants to support successful reentry into the community.

Skills

Lived experience with incarceration

Education

High School Diploma or HiSET equivalency

Peer Support Specialist Training or Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

Goodwill Industries Of North Louisiana Inc. seeks a Peer Support Liaison for the EXIT 318 Reentry program. The role will mentor participants and coordinate with staff to promote successful community reintegration.

Requirements include a high school diploma or HiSET, personal incarceration experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Excel. Driving ability and background checks are mandatory.