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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Navigator to join our team at Detroit Recovery Project. As a Peer Navigator, you will play a critical role in providing direct support to individuals receiving services for treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized assessments of identified families eligible for Peer Navigator Pilot.
• Assist families in connecting to community resources, including home visitation programs.
• Provide families with a warm handoff to the home visiting service that best fits their needs.
• Provide scheduled follow-up for families to identify any additional needed support.
• Assess for and provide facilitation of the completion of a plan of safe care on every identified family.
• Participate in staff training and development.
• Attend monthly Peer Navigator Group Mental Health Consultations.
• Advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect their rights and reduce associated stigma.
• Input data directly into iPad/tablet during services.
• Have the ability to work well with others.
• Be familiar with local community resources.
• Develop and maintain written documentation (assessments, service plans, progress notes, monthly reports, and other programmatic documentation).
• Have a great attitude and people skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a flexible work schedule to include the occasional evening, holiday, and weekend as needed.
• Be comfortable entering homes.
• Have experience working with women and children.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree in guidance and counseling, psychology, social work, vocational rehabilitation, business, or public health administration is preferred.
• Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) and/or Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Past or present recipient of mental health or substance abuse services with at least 3 years of long-term uninterrupted sobriety.
• Past recipient of home visiting services is preferred.
• A valid and unrestricted State of Michigan Driver's License, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Electronic Health/Medical Records Systems.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment with Clinical Site Leaders and regular peer review.
• Flexible scheduling with excellent work/life balance (full-time and part-time schedules available).
• Full comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with Company match
  • EAP
  • Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA*)

*HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The COVID-19 Vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required for employment with Detroit Recovery Project.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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