Refugee Peer Navigator: Flexible Hours & Growth

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Remitted tuition

Professional development

Competitive pay

Supervision & coaching

Recognition programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is seeking a Peer Navigator to assist refugees by maintaining office hours at partner sites and conducting home visits. You will document wellbeing, address concerns with supervisors, and help connect clients to essential health and mental health services.

Responsibilities include health checks, interpretation support, trainings, and accompanying clients to appointments as required. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in human services preferred.
• High-school diploma with one year relevant experience required.
• English writing and communication with diverse populations essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular office hours at assigned nonprofit partner locations and assist refugees on a drop-in basis.
• Conduct home visits to assess wellbeing and integration; document findings with a standardized tool.
• Report concerns to the Program Manager and Case Managers as appropriate.
• Perform basic health checks (e.g., blood pressure) and report results to supervisor.
• Link refugees to health and mental health services with the Refugee Health Coordinator at Northside CYO; provide interpretation as needed.
• Attend monthly trainings with other Peer Navigators and support clients at health/mental health appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Additional languages

Note taking

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

HS Diploma + 1 year experience

Job description

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is seeking a Peer Navigator to assist refugees by maintaining office hours at partner sites and conducting home visits. You will document wellbeing, address concerns with supervisors, and help connect clients to essential health and mental health services.

Responsibilities include health checks, interpretation support, trainings, and accompanying clients to appointments as required. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered.