Peer Recovery Navigator

Catholic-Charities-Serving-Central-Washington; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington seeks a Peer Counselor to support clients by sharing recovery experiences, helping navigate systems, and encouraging engagement with treatments. Services may be provided in the community, at clinics, or in clients’ homes depending on need.

Responsibilities include referrals, transportation support, linking to resources, and coordinating care with other providers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health or substance use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year.
• Preferred: At least two years’ experience providing peer services.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance by WA State.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration and Peer Counselor certification through the Washington State Health Care Authority; or Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential from the Washington State Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide referrals and resources to help clients access medical, mental health, vocational, educational, financial, and other supports.
• Assist with transportation, psychosocial support, and activities of daily living.
• Link to and access community resources for housing, behavioral health, education, financial, vocational, and transportation needs.
• Maintain continuity of care and coordinate with internal and external providers.
• Complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain working relationships with staff and external resources.
• Coordinate treatment with other providers and initiate referrals as appropriate.
• Document all services in EMR and required systems.
• Maintain contacts on Google spreadsheet.
• Attend supervision, meetings, trainings, and community events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington seeks a Peer Counselor to support clients by sharing recovery experiences, helping navigate systems, and encouraging engagement with treatments. Services may be provided in the community, at clinics, or in clients’ homes depending on need.

Responsibilities include referrals, transportation support, linking to resources, and coordinating care with other providers.