Peer Navigator

1 week ago

Los Angeles, United States Project 180 Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Organization
SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of institutions and in their communities. Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).

The Program
Interim Housing is a county-funded Department of Health Service (DHS) Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) program for individuals declared incompetent to stand trial. Instead of receiving services in a state hospital or locked facility, individuals are diverted to receive community based competency restoration. The Interim Housing program provides intensive, wraparound behavioral health services at 4 transitional housing sites.

The Position
The Peer Navigator provides peer to peer support and counseling drawing from lived experience to target recovery goals. Staff supports clients in increasing community engagement and independence in their activities of daily living. The Peer Navigator reports to the Interim Housing Program Supervisor. A successful Peer Navigator is able to develop unique connections to the clients we serve and stewards clients in making progress towards their personal recovery goals.
 Essential Functions:Provide peer-to-peer support and counseling drawing from lived experience
  • Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact and use of motivational interviewing. Provide outreach services as needed, meeting clients “where they are at” (service location, client’s point of view).
  • Provide individual and group psychoeducation related to recovery skills. Services to target cornerstones of recovery oriented care (instilling hope, empowerment, self-responsibility and engaging in meaningful roles).
  • Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework.
  • Shares life experiences and successes with history of homelessness, incarceration and substance use/mental health recovery when clinically appropriate
  • Serves as a member of the treatment team. Actively contributes to planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team and Resident Aides.

Support clients in increased community engagement
  • Accompany clients into the field and assist with linkage to needed community resources.
  • Teach clients skills for community independence (ie prosocial communication, navigating public transit, organization, etc) through modeling and prompts.
  • Encourage clients in the development of and active participation in meaningful roles in the community (ie family reunification, employment/volunteerism, participation in community groups).

Support clients on increasing their independence with daily living activities:
  • Supports interim housing site with recovery-oriented treatment milieu. Supports clients in navigating interim housing treatment environment, reinforcing structure and encouraging participation.
  • Teach skills related to activities of daily living (ADLs). Skills to include but not be limited to medication management, personal hygiene, cooking and cleaning.

Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations.
  • Regular attendance required. Holiday or weekend work may be required.
  • Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (ie BBS, CCAPP)

Skills and Abilities
  • Empathetic, strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Culturally competent: Understands and is sensitive to diverse backgrounds and needs
  • Collaborative: Able to work in diverse teams to solve complex issues
  • Persistent and optimistic in overcoming obstacles.
  • Adaptive to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment
  • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

Minimum Qualifications
  • Required:
    • Lived experience with mental health/substance use recovery or the criminal justice system
    • Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
    • Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.
    • Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).
    • Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check
    • Basic computer skills
  • Preferred:
    • Experience working with mental health, criminal legal system and/or homeless population
    • Spanish speaking

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings, including Project 180’s interim housing sites.

Physical Requirements 
The employee is expected to move about the worksite throughout the day, which may involve walking, standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device, or similar. The employee is expected to drive, carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.

Mental Requirements
The employee must be able to do any/all of the following: perform complex and varied tasks such as synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision; handle routine distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; interact professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations; create and follow plans; meet deadlines.
 

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