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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 the clinical professionals on the mobile medical unit (MMU). This position is 100% on site and is a growth position for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for new MSW graduates looking to enter the social services field.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between the participants, court stakeholders, and the CHN clinicians, working with the peers and MMU staff to ensure a seamless transition of care.
Manage complex cases, particularly in areas like psychiatric or substance use disorders, requiring more advanced problem-solving skills.
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 for additional assistance.
Obtain baseline demographic information and provide a real-time assessment of level of need in coordination with the onsite clinical staff.
Supervise, mentor, and advise peer team members on appropriate next steps for the individuals being assessed.
Ensure all peer activity is accurately documented in a timely manner.
Complete preliminary mental health assessments on-site and coordinate with Field Supervisor and/or MMU clinical team to determine the appropriate immediate level of care required.
Complete a detailed needs assessment to identify whether the individual requires additional supportive services and ensure those connections/referrals are made.
Ensure all relevant consent forms are completed and that follow-up appointments are provided to the individual prior to leaving the MMU.
Ensure all services are delivered within the scope of best practices and document all relevant information in the appropriate computer systems accurately and in real time.
Identify potential barriers to care and strategies for overcoming those barriers.
Attend and participate in all necessary MMU meetings and associated trainings.
Engage in his/her own 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

Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills through verbal and written correspondence.
Ability to work independently with off-site supervision required.
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

Strong working knowledge of New York State Health Home Care Management policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to assist with service connectivity for individuals with varied, and often competing, immediate needs.
Knowledge of the workings of Court Arraignment parts.
Ability to communicate effectively with legal entities.
Support on-site peer team members, offering guidance on next steps for participants as needed.
Ensuring documentation is completed appropriately and within the established timeframe.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
On-site

Experience Level

2 years of relevant experience in healthcare, social work, or mental health field (if no Bachelor's degree)
Strong college internship or field experience will also be considered

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree preferred
High school diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

$35.72 per hour
Approximately $65,000 annually

About the Company

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for almost 60 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.
The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.
Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with over $100 million in annual budget with approximately 600 staff.
Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service.
The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society.
The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed outpatient substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, an arts program, lifetime aftercare, policy and advocacy through our David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy, and research through our Center for Research, Inquiry and Social Justice.
Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve.
Fortune currently serves approximately 20,000 people a year.
Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation.
We have 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.