Recovery Peer Navigator

VIP Community Services; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VIP Community Services is seeking a Peer Navigator to provide concrete services for individuals with medical, behavioral and mental health needs. You will engage clients on a continuum of care to motivate ongoing treatment and recovery in the community.

Responsibilities include outreach, scheduling, accompanying clients to appointments, facilitating groups, and representing the agency at events, while upholding strict confidentiality and participating in trainings.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED with minimum 1 year residential or shelter experience.
• Certified Peer Specialist and/or completed Peer Support Training.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• CPR, First Aid, CPI, and Narcan Administration certification within one year and ongoing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts in person outreach to clients who struggle with adherence to treatment or services.
• Outreach phone calls and letters with follow up and reminders.
• Keeps appointment calendar of client visits and accompanies to appointments.
• Makes home or agency visits and facilitates groups (Recovery Peer Support).
• Participates in outreach events and represents the agency.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, client, employee, and proprietary information.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Conocimientos

Excellent written and oral comms

English language proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

CPR/First Aid/CPI/Narcan certified

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

1 year residential or shelter experience

Descripción del empleo

VIP Community Services is seeking a Peer Navigator to provide concrete services for individuals with medical, behavioral and mental health needs. You will engage clients on a continuum of care to motivate ongoing treatment and recovery in the community.

Responsibilities include outreach, scheduling, accompanying clients to appointments, facilitating groups, and representing the agency at events, while upholding strict confidentiality and participating in trainings.