Peer Recovery Navigator — Workforce & Recovery Advocate

Southside Medical Center, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southside Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Navigator in Atlanta to support Transitions Clinic Network participants.

The role focuses on coordinating health, social, and community services, and delivering workforce development and employment support tailored to individuals with recovery needs. You will facilitate workshops, work with justice-involved individuals, and coordinate with case managers to remove barriers to employment and recovery.

Qualifications

• Certified as Peer Recovery Counselor within Georgia.
• Experience with workforce development programs or similar community services.
• Experience with customer assessment, eligibility, and providing support and training.
• Ability to understand and follow federal, state and local policies/regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work independently.
• Organized with multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and linkages for program participants to reduce barriers to employment and recovery.
• Deliver pre-employment and employment services, including working with justice-involved individuals.
• Facilitate workshops and group processes; engage with external partners to align services.
• Maintain participant data in designated case management systems.

Skills

Peer Counselor Certification

Workforce development

Customer assessment

Policy comprehension

Verbal and written communication

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Southside Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Navigator in Atlanta to support Transitions Clinic Network participants.

The role focuses on coordinating health, social, and community services, and delivering workforce development and employment support tailored to individuals with recovery needs. You will facilitate workshops, work with justice-involved individuals, and coordinate with case managers to remove barriers to employment and recovery.