Peer Navigator

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Peer Navigator
Salem, OR, USA
20.44-23.70 per hour
Full Time
Bridgeway Community Health
is currently seeking qualified
Peer Navigator
for our Bridgeway Community Connect team!
Come join our growing outreach teams w you will work alongside those that are passionate about seeing lives changed and relationships restored!
Primary Purpose
The Peer Navigator position partners with a counselor and supports our treatment programs at Bridgeway Community Health. The person in this position will be the first point of contact with all iing clients and focus on developing supportive relationships with potential and current clients. The mentor will help potential clients enroll in services and connect them to a primary counselor. Advocacy andmunity education is another aspect of this role which includes providing information and resources tomunityanizations, around addiction and referral to services. The mentor will work in collaboration with the counselor to provide a treatment team approach to clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Transports and escorts clients to various appointments related to treatment using personal orpany vehicles.
Demonstrates, through role-modeling, recovery practices including pro-social thinking and behavior. Provides day-to-day coaching on these practices to clients.
Assists clients in securingmunity resources and support.
Connects clients to othermunity resources such as 12 Step support meetings, medical/dental services, etc. Assists the treatment team in documenting the progress of the client topletion of the program including coordination of services with criminal justice partners.
Facilitates mentor support groups.
Coordinates with team members,munity partners to assist the primary counselor in developing specific treatment plans, intervention strategies, and discharge planning.
Coordinates appropriate case management referrals.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Attends staff meetings and works as a team member to identify and implement quality of services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Experience, Education and Credentials
Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Traditional Health Worker (THW) with The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is preferred.
Personal experience with addiction and recovery processes.
Experience in assessing and diagnosing substance use disorders preferred.
Experience must demonstrate knowledge of approaches to support others in addiction recovery and resiliency;petence in mentoring self-directed recovery; andpetence in mentoring and transitional integration services for clients in the criminal justice system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have the ability to work flexible hours.
Must be able to work independently, have effective oral and writtenmunication skills and interpersonal skills, and stronganizational skills.
Must be able to use aputer with well-developed relevant word processing skills.
Basic understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM.
A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Internal Growth Opportunities
Compensation
Wage will depend on experience and credentials.
An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees
About Bridgeway Community Health
Our mission of helping people in ourmunity who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture ofmunity, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.
BEST Non-Profit Award
For 10 years, Bridgeway Community Health has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!
Council on Accreditation
Bridgeway Community Health has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance!
If this sounds like an environment for you,e join our team!
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