Peer Navigator

1 week ago


Houston, United States Harris County Full time

**Position Description**:
A Peer Navigator is an individual who uses their life experiences to advocate for the indigent who have been accused of a crime. A Peer Navigator assists the attorneys, clients, and their families by increasing support, understanding, education, and communication as they fight for the best possible outcome navigating the criminal legal system.

The goal of a Peer Navigator is to narrow the gaps in the criminal legal system by being a vessel that extends the reach of all parties involved in the client's defense.

Prior incarceration or criminal history will not be an impediment to employment. Qualified individuals should apply. A person may be qualified for this position by knowledge, experience and education.

**Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**-
**Requirements**:
**Education**:

- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to assist in providing zealous advocacy for persons accused of crimes in Harris County.
- Willingness to work in a team environment as part of a team.
- Willingness to go inside jails and inside courtrooms to assist people in custody.

**Preferences**:

- Spanish speaking preferred.

**General Information**:
**Position Type and Typical Hours of Work**:

- Regular Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Some weekend work may be required.

**Salary**:

- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits

**Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.**

**BENEFITS**
- Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
- The following list of benefits is offered _**_only_**_ to employees in _**_regular_**_ _**_(full-time)_**_ positions:_
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:_
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

**For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website**:



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