Peer Mentor- Brooklyn Community Reentry Assistance Network & Manhattan Mental Health Court Evaluation

Salary Range $26.53 - $26.53 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Travel Percentage up to 75%

Description

Join Our Team as a Peer Mentor!

Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Populations and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Peer Mentor to join the Brooklyn Community Re-Entry Assistance Network (CRAN) and Manhattan Mental Health Court Evaluation Services.

Salary: $26.53/hour

Schedule: Monday- Friday: 9AM-5PM

Location: 175 Remsen Street 5th Floor in Brooklyn, NY

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The CRAN Peer Mentor is responsible for providing on-going culturally responsive an appropriate support to clients.

What are the key Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning for services for clients, through face to face meetings and facilitation of group discussions.

• Assist program participants in completing required assignments.

• Meet with clients on an on-going, as needed basis on and off site and be available via email and office phone for support, advice and guidance.

• Participate in team meetings.

• Participate in regularly scheduled on-going trainings and supervision.

• Assist in connecting clients to community-based support resources, clubhouses and other ancillary services.

• Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with client and have available for inspection by supervision at any time.

• Candidate will be based out of the Brooklyn CRAN office but will need to be available to travel to the other CRAN programs within the 5 boroughs, as needed.

• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or educational equivalent required.

• Must have good communication skills both oral and written.

• Knowledge of target population and area resources.

• Experience with group facilitation preferable.

• Experience using cognitive behavioral therapies and motivational interviewing

• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems necessary to perform work assignments.

What We Offer:

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.

• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025.

• Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in EAC Network’s 401(k) plan, and full-time employees receive a 3% employer contribution after one year of service. EAC employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.