Certified Peer Navigator: Recovery Advocate & Resource Connector

Prcsf; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matching 403(b) retirement

Paid time-off

Professional development

Job summary

PRC Baker Places in San Francisco is seeking a Certified Peer Navigator to support adults in recovery with access to residential and day guest services. You will provide culturally competent social support, assist in discharge planning, and work with the treatment team to link clients to healthcare and housing resources.

The position emphasizes lived experience, certification in peer counseling, and ability to navigate multiple service modalities within a non-profit setting.

Qualifications

• High School or GED completed.
• Completion of a mental health, peer counselor certificate program.
• At least 3–5 years of direct lived experience with the SF behavioral health system.
• Two years of peer counseling, particularly with diverse populations and psychiatric crisis.

Responsibilities

• Engage adults receiving services and introduce residential/day guest services.
• Provide culturally competent, consumer driven social support.
• Participate in discharge and admission planning.
• Provide warm hand off escort between services.
• Document information into charts and records.
• Coordinate linkage to community resources including healthcare and housing services.

Education

High School or GED

Mental health, peer counselor certificate program

Job description

PRC Baker Places in San Francisco is seeking a Certified Peer Navigator to support adults in recovery with access to residential and day guest services. You will provide culturally competent social support, assist in discharge planning, and work with the treatment team to link clients to healthcare and housing resources.

The position emphasizes lived experience, certification in peer counseling, and ability to navigate multiple service modalities within a non-profit setting.