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About the Role

The Fortune Society, in partnership with Community Healthcare Network (CHN), will provide court and community-based, person-centered, voluntary support for individuals with unmet needs who are released back to the community following arraignment at Brooklyn Criminal Court. This program requires in-court collaboration between advocates, peer navigators, and court stakeholders, as well as a direct connection to clinical professionals on the mobile medical unit (MMU). This position is 100% on site and is a growth opportunity for new MSW graduates.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between participants, court stakeholders, and CHN clinicians, ensuring a seamless transition of care.
Manage complex cases, particularly those involving psychiatric or substance use disorders.
Offer supportive services such as peer services, medication assistance/linkages to healthcare, housing screenings, and assistance with the HRA 2010e Supportive Housing Application.
Check insurance status and connect individuals to the NY State of Health Marketplace.
Obtain baseline demographic information and provide a real-time assessment of the level of need in coordination with clinical staff.
Supervise, mentor, and advise peer team members on appropriate next steps for individuals being assessed.
Ensure all peer activity is accurately documented in a timely manner.
Complete preliminary mental health assessments on-site and coordinate with the Field Supervisor and/or MMU clinical team to determine the appropriate immediate level of care.
Complete a detailed needs assessment to identify additional supportive services required and ensure those connections/referrals are made.
Ensure all relevant consent forms are completed and follow-up appointments are provided.
Ensure all services are delivered within the scope of best practices and document all relevant information accurately and in real time.
Identify potential barriers to care and strategies for overcoming them.
Attend and participate in all necessary MMU meetings and associated trainings.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
May require occasional travel to other sites across NYC for program oversight, partner meetings, trainings, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Candidates with a high school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of relevant experience in healthcare, social work, or mental health field will be considered.
Candidates with strong college internship or field experience will also be considered.
Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with off-site supervision.
Proficiency in MS 365.
Working knowledge of MAPP, ePaces, PSYCKES is a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to perform additional responsibilities as needed.
Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Skills

Multitasking
Thinking outside of the box
Rapid needs analysis
Immediate service connectivity
Strong working knowledge of New York State Health Home Care Management policies and procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of the workings of Court Arraignment parts
Effective communication with legal entities
Supervisory skills
Guidance on next steps for participants
Documentation completion
Problem-solving skills

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
On-site

Experience Level

2 years of relevant experience (with HS diploma/GED)
New MSW graduates

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred
High school diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 annually

About the Company

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for almost 60 years to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, strengthening communities.
Fortune is a leading reentry and justice-informed service organization providing formerly incarcerated people with skills and wrap-around services.
The organization has an annual budget of over $100 million and approximately 600 staff.
Fortune has a dual mission: advocacy for a more just criminal legal system and reduced reentry barriers, and services including employment, education, alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning, substance use and mental health treatment, housing, benefits assistance, care management, HIV services, food and nutrition, arts programs, lifetime aftercare, policy and advocacy, and research.
Fortune serves approximately 20,000 people annually with nationally and internationally recognized program models.
Fortune has locations in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens.

Equal Opportunity

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.