Native American Recovery Navigator

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe seeks a peer support specialist to provide critical non-clinical assistance, advocacy and recovery support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The role emphasizes mentorship, confidentiality and cultural sensitivity within the Leech Lake community.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, personal lived experience with substance use, sobriety of at least six months, and a peer support certification or commitment to obtain one within six

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Peer Support Certification or obtain within 6 months.
• Must have personal lived experience related to substance use.
• Must have six (6) months or more of sobriety.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Leech Lake band of Ojibwe and County Social Service Agencies.
• Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain logs, reports and document client interaction appropriately.
• Support recovering persons to identify their area of need for professional support and services.
• Connect individuals to appropriate professional resources when needed.
• Identity community resources (recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural and spiritual resources).
• Assist recovering individuals to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery.
• Assist/support individuals to develop their own plan for advancing their recovery.
• Identify barriers and develop strategies with client to overcome them.
• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies.
• Promote self-advocacy by assisting individuals to have their voices heard, their needs, goals and objectives established as their focal point of their recovery.
• Develop, implement, and promote ongoing community training opportunities.
• Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
• Travel in and out of the state on a possibly regular basis. If needed.
• Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture.
• Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Support Certification

Lived experience with substance use

Job description

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe seeks a peer support specialist to provide critical non-clinical assistance, advocacy and recovery support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The role emphasizes mentorship, confidentiality and cultural sensitivity within the Leech Lake community.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, personal lived experience with substance use, sobriety of at least six months, and a peer support certification or commitment to obtain one within six