Peer Navigator

1 day ago


New York, New York, United States FORTUNE SOCIETY INC Full time
Job Title: Peer Navigator

Join Fortune Society Inc. as a Peer Navigator and play a vital role in supporting individuals reentering society after incarceration. As a Peer Navigator, you will provide community navigation and advocacy to increase access to services and other support systems, maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, and provide service referrals to individuals to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing, and employment/vocational needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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, among others
  • 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
  • Engage in his/her own ongoing professional development
Requirements:
  • 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 Spanish-English speakers a plus
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Skills in Microsoft Office and database applications are a plus
  • Ability to work independently and on a team
  • Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner
About Fortune Society Inc.

Fortune Society Inc. is a leading organization in the field of reentry and justice-informed services. With a mission to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, we provide a range of services to help individuals rebuild their lives. Our team is dedicated to creating a more just and equitable society, and we are seeking a Peer Navigator to join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.


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