Community Peer Navigator — Outreach & Recovery Support

Ideal Option; Florence (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401K retirement program

Pet Insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Ideal Option is seeking a Peer Navigator in Florence, Oregon to support individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. The role emphasizes outreach, advocacy, care coordination, and documenting services to improve lives and strengthen communities.

The ideal candidate will have lived recovery experience, engagement skills, and a compassionate, trauma-informed approach while aligning with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with people experiencing homelessness and behavioral health issues is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and collaborate with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, advocacy, care coordination, and documentation of services.
• Respond with EMS and community partners to assist non-medical social and behavioral health needs.
• Connect individuals to housing, treatment programs, MAT, mental health services, and benefits resources.
• Maintain timely documentation of client interactions, referrals, and follow-up activities.

Job description

Ideal Option is seeking a Peer Navigator in Florence, Oregon to support individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. The role emphasizes outreach, advocacy, care coordination, and documenting services to improve lives and strengthen communities.

The ideal candidate will have lived recovery experience, engagement skills, and a compassionate, trauma-informed approach while aligning with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.