Per Diem Recovery Peer Navigator

Milestone Recovery; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Recovery is seeking a Peer Navigator to support clients transitioning from detox to community services. You will work with in‑patient clients and, in a short‑term capacity, link post‑detox clients to treatment, housing, and other needed resources in the Greater Portland area.

Identify as a person in recovery and complete Peer Recovery Coach training, and obtain certification as a Certified Intention Peer Support Specialist.

Qualifications

• Identify as a person in recovery and successfully complete Peer Recovery Coach training, as well as obtain certification as a Certified Intention Peer Support Specialist. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to transport clients to appointments.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the Milestone detox treatment team including responsibilities such as the following.
• Work in a professional, compassionate manner with Milestone clients.
• Work in a collegial manner with other Milestone staff, as well as community partners and stakeholders, and representing Milestone in a professional manner.
• Participate with counseling and nursing staff in the development and timely implementation of discharge plans of Milestone detox clients.
• Document activities in client record.
• Collect data as required
• Participate in supervision with the Clinical Team Lead.
• Facilitate transport and escort clients to first appointments with community providers, including follow up after first appointments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of clients served, and otherwise operate in a professional manner.
• May be called upon to offer perspectives and professional opinions as pertains to the development of public policy on issues of concern to Milestone.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Milestone Recovery is seeking a Peer Navigator to support clients transitioning from detox to community services. You will work with in‑patient clients and, in a short‑term capacity, link post‑detox clients to treatment, housing, and other needed resources in the Greater Portland area.

Identify as a person in recovery and complete Peer Recovery Coach training, and obtain certification as a Certified Intention Peer Support Specialist.