Recovery Peer Navigator for Research Studies

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Study Navigator for the Healthy Baby and Child Development (HBCD) study in the Education and Brain Sciences Research Lab. This full-time on-campus role supports participants in recovery from substance use, promoting engagement, retention, and completion of study requirements through individualized guidance and resource connection.

Responsibilities include attending visits, building trust with participants, maintaining resource lists, coordinating donations,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification from state agency in peer support for SUD required or in process.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and current recovery.
• Experience in service-oriented settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend prenatal and postnatal participant visits to identify needs and provide navigator support.
• Develop a participant advocate relationship to guide study requirements.
• Promote retention by regular contact, addressing barriers, and connecting to resources.
• Maintain an active presence with community partners and resources.
• Keep an updated resource list and assist navigation of services.
• Coordinate donations and distribute resources to participants.
• Document participant interactions, referrals, and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with study team and participate in trainings and meetings.
• Uphold confidentiality and escalate safety concerns per protocols.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Recovery principles

Data management

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State peer support certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Data management platforms

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Study Navigator for the Healthy Baby and Child Development (HBCD) study in the Education and Brain Sciences Research Lab. This full-time on-campus role supports participants in recovery from substance use, promoting engagement, retention, and completion of study requirements through individualized guidance and resource connection.

Responsibilities include attending visits, building trust with participants, maintaining resource lists, coordinating donations,