NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center-posted about 24 hours ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Minneapolis, MN

The Peer Navigator is responsible for helping people with substance use disorders (SUD), and their families avoid the harms of substance use and engage in treatment that works for them. The Peer Navigator is responsible for providing outreach, care coordination, and support to individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and their families residing in North Minneapolis and surrounding communities. Drawing on their lived experience and knowledge of the community, the Peer Navigator will promote harm reduction and trauma-informed practices. This position focuses on building trust with individuals affected by SUD, increasing access to culturally appropriate care, and addressing health disparities. The Peer Navigator will conduct ongoing assessments and provide support, including aftercare following primary treatment, while engaging in outreach activities at various locations, such as neighborhoods, agencies, churches, parks, recreation centers, schools, and with mobile unit teams. Outreach may occur outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to better meet community needs. This is a grant-funded position supported by the Minnesota Department of Health through August 31, 2028.

  • Providing outreach
  • Care coordination
  • Support to individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and their families residing in North Minneapolis and surrounding communities
  • Promote harm reduction and trauma-informed practices
  • Building trust with individuals affected by SUD
  • Increasing access to culturally appropriate care
  • Addressing health disparities
  • Conduct ongoing assessments and provide support, including aftercare following primary treatment
  • Engaging in outreach activities at various locations, such as neighborhoods, agencies, churches, parks, recreation centers, schools, and with mobile unit teams
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Credentialed as a MN Department of Human Services Certified Peer Specialist or as a Recovery Coach through a State endorsed program.
  • Four (4) years of work experience, with demonstrated ability to effectively engage and work with people.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing direct services to people with mental health illness and substance abuse disorders.
  • Must be able to pass the DHS and all NorthPoint, Inc., background checks.
  • Must be free of chemical use problems for at least 2 years immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to the fact.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation with current insurance.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Lived experience with SUD or closely related experience, preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of North Minneapolis and its diverse communities is highly desirable.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
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