Peer Recovery Navigator — Connect Housing & Employment

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

Job summary

Prevention Links Inc. is seeking a Peer Navigator to deliver direct peer recovery support using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach.

The role includes outreach, responding to referrals, warm handoffs, and linking participants to housing, employment, treatment, and community resources. Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, following up on referrals, providing tobacco cessation education, and documenting services in required systems while participating in supervision and

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct peer recovery support.
• 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

Peer recovery support

Caseload management

Outreach

Communication skills

Cultural responsiveness

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Prevention Links Inc. is seeking a Peer Navigator to deliver direct peer recovery support using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach.

The role includes outreach, responding to referrals, warm handoffs, and linking participants to housing, employment, treatment, and community resources. Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, following up on referrals, providing tobacco cessation education, and documenting services in required systems while participating in supervision and