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Peer Navigator

2 months ago

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the Position

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Navigator to join our team. As a Peer Navigator, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals with opioid use disorder who are recently released from incarceration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Peer Recovery Resource Connecting: Connect participants to resources for health insurance, COVID-response, medical, behavioral health, housing, transportation, etc.
  • 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. Assist 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;
  • Must possess a 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 (2) years of sobriety;
  • Commitment to promoting recovery, breaking stigmas, and uplifting the community;
  • Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries;
  • Use personal experience with addiction and justice-involvement to help others access care, reintegrate after incarceration, and role model recovery;
  • 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;
  • Ability to meet volunteer criteria at the local or regional jail or community corrections (e.g., Prince William-Manassas Regional Jail, Chesterfield County Jail, Petersburg Community Corrections, etc.).
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

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including a cover letter, resume, list of three professional references, and a diversity statement summarizing your experience working with marginalized groups and how you helped them overcome barriers to success.