PEER NAVIGATOR

Prevention Links; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevention Links in Kenilworth, NJ is seeking a Peer Navigator to provide direct Peer Recovery Support Services in a full-time role. The position involves outreach, responding to referrals, warm handoffs, and helping participants access housing, employment, treatment, and community resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate's or bachelor's preferred), lived recovery experience, CPRS credential or ability to obtain within six months, and prior peer support or navigation

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder or co-occurring conditions required.
• CPRS credential or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Experience in peer support, outreach, or navigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain participant caseloads.
• Respond to referrals and complete follow-up.
• Connect participants to housing, employment, treatment, and recovery supports.
• Provide tobacco cessation education and referrals.
• Document services in required systems.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing training.
• Represent Prevention Links in the community.

Skills

Recovery principles

Confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Cultural responsiveness

Motivational communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

CPRS credential

Tools

CPRS credential

Job description

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PEER NAVIGATOR

Full Time Professional Kenilworth, NJ, US

2 days ago

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Peer Navigator provides direct Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach. The position conducts outreach, responds to referrals, provides warm handoffs, supports recovery planning, and connects participants to housing, employment, treatment, and community resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain participant caseloads.
• Respond to referrals and complete follow-up.
• Connect participants to housing, employment, treatment, and recovery supports.
• Provide tobacco cessation education and referrals.
• Document services in required systems.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing training.
• Represent Prevention Links in the community.

Qualifications:

High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder or co-occurring conditions required. CPRS credential or ability to obtain within six months of hire. Experience in peer support, outreach, or navigation preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Knowledge of recovery principles, community resources, motivational communication, documentation, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and cultural responsiveness.

Travel and Special Requirements:

Frequent travel throughout assigned New Jersey regions; occasional evening or weekend activities. 40 hours per week.