Peer Driver

Peer Driver

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We are seeking a Peer Driver to join our ReentryWorks unit. ReentryWorks seeks to improve reentry outcomes for people returning to NYC by assessing their specialized needs and connecting them with appropriate services prior to their release from NYS prisons. This role would assist with the connection to NYC services, including logistical support for release days, and by providing release day transportation for individuals released within the Hudson Valley and transporting them to NYC.

This role is based in our Newburgh office but would be a full time, hybrid work schedule, with 1-2 days per week, picking up participants from a nearby NYS prison and transporting them to NYC, 2 days in our Newburgh office, and the rest remote work. This role has a 35 hour work week, but start and end times may vary due to release day needs.

Salary range: $26.10 - $27.81

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate with community service providers, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and participant family members to finalize the transitional plan and make necessary referrals with actual appointments in the community
• Assist in drafting comprehensive transitional plans for participants
• On release day, assist participants with release day logistics and troubleshooting, including being available Monday to Thursday, 8am-4pm for family members, DOCCS, Criminal Justice Transitional Network providers, or others calling for assistance with a participants' release
• Transport participants from prison to their respective residences or program in New York City
• Provide transportation of participants, staff, or materials to programs, trainings, other offices, etc., as needed
• Provide motivational interviewing with participants as needed
• Manage the ReentryWorks vehicle and arrange maintenance as needed
• In person attendance is required for collaboration with coworkers
• Schedule is subject to change with or without notice
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least one year of experience in social service, case management, or customer service
• Valid New York State Driver's License and clean driving record
• Prefer individuals who can obtain a clearance to work within NYS DOCCS facilities and facilitate peer groups in prisons

Key Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively with strong attention to detail, time management, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to facilitate groups independently
• Ability to travel to prisons within the Hudson Valley
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred
• Have an understanding of the criminal justice environment

Generous benefits include a four-week vacation, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.