Recovery-Oriented Peer Navigator

Jonah Cooper Jr, LLC; City of Middletown (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Résumé du poste

Independent Living, Inc. is seeking a Peer Diversion Specialist to provide compassionate, recovery‑oriented peer support to individuals facing mental health challenges, housing instability, or substance use concerns. You will work with hospitals and community partners to reduce crises and promote independence and wellness.

You will connect with individuals, offer advocacy, and help develop recovery plans, while following up to ensure continuity of care and community integration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, homelessness, or related challenges.
• Compassionate, empathetic, recovery‑oriented approach to peer support.
• Ability to build trust and connections with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems and community resources; willingness to learn.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Connect with individuals in the community offering encouragement, advocacy, and practical assistance.
• Provide peer‑to‑peer support to help prevent crises and hospitalizations.
• Collaborate with hospitals, mobile mental health teams, and law enforcement to coordinate services.
• Conduct follow‑up outreach to provide wellness planning, counseling, and referrals.
• Help individuals develop recovery plans reflecting goals and preferences for care.
• Mentor and advocate to protect rights, access services, and reduce barriers.
• Identify community needs and communicate gaps to leadership for program improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in trainings and meetings.

Connaissances

Lived experience

Empathetic approach

Trust building

Communication skills

Advocacy

Knowledge of behavioral health systems

Willingness to train

Driver’s license

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Description du poste

Independent Living, Inc. is seeking a Peer Diversion Specialist to provide compassionate, recovery‑oriented peer support to individuals facing mental health challenges, housing instability, or substance use concerns. You will work with hospitals and community partners to reduce crises and promote independence and wellness.

You will connect with individuals, offer advocacy, and help develop recovery plans, while following up to ensure continuity of care and community integration.