PEER NAVIGATOR

Hiring Range :

$20.75 - $22.31 per hour , based on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits. Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and 'refreshment' day. Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits. Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D. Health savings account with generous employer contribution. Flexible spending accounts. Paid parental and bereavement leave. 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here: Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide

POSITION SUMMARY

The Peer Navigator (PN) is responsible for providing information, support, referrals, and assistance to guests experiencing homelessness who come to Denver Rescue Mission (DRM) for help.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engages in ongoing training as assigned by direct supervisor and leadership team. Knowledge of resources and social services available in the Denver area. Leads presentations for guests about various programs. Provide documentation during community provider meetings on behalf of guests. Assist participants with navigating online resources, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK) system. Attend and engage in weekly and monthly meetings as assigned. Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and professional boundaries when working with guests. Actively assist guests with tasks such as finding service locations, understanding operating hours, and prioritizing service provider appointments Provide referrals to agencies and resources, applications and documents, or referrals to a more stable environment such as long-term beds at DRM and other partnering agencies. Conduct strategic outreach of guests for case management engagement Administrate all service records and case management records in Scribe internal participant database and Clarity. Collaborate with Case Management regarding guests as it involves housing resolution tasks and filling out paperwork and documentation for services. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional lifting up to 35 pounds, bending, and climbing stairs. Working with individuals who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental illness and a myriad of other issues related to homeless populations. Possible exposure to communicable diseases.