Peer Navigator

Central Wyoming Counseling Center; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Wyoming Counseling Center is seeking a Peer Navigator who uses lived experience to provide non-clinical, strengths-based support for individuals affected by substance use disorders. The role focuses on reducing barriers to care, connecting clients with treatment, recovery resources, and community services.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a human services field, Peer Specialist Certification, and demonstrated experience in behavioral health or related areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services arena (Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice) is required.
• Must have self-identified lived experience of substance use disorder and recovery and the ability to use that experience professionally.
• Peer Specialist Certification is required or strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated volunteer or paid experience supporting individuals with mental illness or substance use concerns is required.
• At least 2 years of behavioral health service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs, strengths, barriers, and available support through direct interaction.
• Assist with recovery, linkage, and WRAP goals within the program model.
• Advocate for client access to services and for systems change while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Travel into the community for mobile outreach to engage individuals in need of on-site assistance.
• Provide non-clinical, strength-based peer support and system navigation.

Skills

Lived experience

Empathy

Compassion

Helping others

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services arena (Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice)

Peer Specialist Certification

Job description

Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career? Central Wyoming Counseling Center is looking for a Peer Navigator!

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in human services arena (Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice)
• Have Peer Specialist Certification
• Must have self-identified lived experience of substance use disorder and recovery and the ability to use that experience appropriately and professionally
• Demonstrated volunteer or paid experience supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use concerns is required
• At least 2 years of behavioral health service experience is preferred
• Are Compassionate
• Enjoy Helping Others
• Are Empathetic
• Are Caring

The Role: The Peer Navigator supports and assists individuals impacted by substance use disorders by using lived experience to provide non-clinical, strengths-based support, reduce barriers to care, and connect individuals with treatment, recovery support, and community resources.

What you will do:

• Assesses client needs, strengths, barriers, and available support through direct interaction and information appropriately provided by others
• Assists with recovery, linkage, and WRAP goals within the approved program model
• Advocates for client and family access to services and for systems change when needs go unmet while maintaining professional boundaries and honoring individual choice
• Travels into the community and participate mobile outreach to assess, engage, support, and connect individuals who are unwilling or unable to receive on-site assistance
• Provides non-clinical, strength-based peer support, recovery education, practical guidance, advocacy, problem solving, goal support, and system navigation
• Completes or supports intake screening and obtains required consent for peer navigation services in accordance with agency procedures
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human services arena (Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice)
• Must have self-identified lived experience of substance use disorder and recovery and the ability to use that experience appropriately and professionally
• Demonstrated volunteer or paid experience supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use concerns is required
• At least 2 years of behavioral health service experience is preferred
• Peer Specialist Certification

Employment Requirements:

• Completion of a pre-employment drug screen
• Completion of a background check
• Verification of Peer Support Certification
• Satisfactory Driving Record