Peer Navigator

About the Position:

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Navigator to join our team. As a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with opioid use disorder in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Peer Recovery Resource Connecting: Connect participants to resources for health insurance, medical, behavioral health, housing, transportation, and other essential services.
• Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Coordination: Collaborate with the ECOP Bridge Team to coordinate rapid connection to MOUD and intake with local community providers.
• Building Community: Build relationships with local agencies, advocating for participants and assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and social networks.
• Collaborate with partner peers for continued peer recovery support and coordination.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in Virginia.
• Prior experience in a peer recovery role with a proven track record of leadership or mentorship.
• Stable recovery from a substance use disorder, with at least two years of sobriety.
• Commitment to promoting recovery, breaking stigmas, and uplifting the community.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to engage diverse audiences to build rapport and listen actively.
• Ability to understand, relate, and offer support, while maintaining personal boundaries and well-being.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, documentation tools, and the ability to quickly adapt to program-specific software.
• Reliable transportation to meet participants and partners within the local Health District.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking.
• Prior experience of the carceral and legal systems.
• Collaboration on an integrated team with behavioral health, medical, or justice system partners.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Peer Navigator position at the Commonwealth of Virginia's website, complete and submit the online application, and provide a cover letter, resume, list of three professional references with contact information, and a diversity statement summarizing the extent to which you have worked with any individuals from marginalized groups and how you helped them identify and overcome barriers to success.