Peer Navigator

CDC Foundation•Washington, DC

2d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC, Snohomish County, and One Day at a Time (ODAT) to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The CDC Foundation is seeking candidates for a Peer Recovery Specialist/Navigator position. Under general supervision, this position will work closely with the ODAT services team to meet with individuals to provide connection, referral, and recovery support. The Peer Recovery Specialist/Navigator will utilize their lived experience with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders to assist individuals in entry to and/or maintenance of engagement in recovery support services. The Peer Recovery Specialist/Navigator will support clients and promote connections to community-based support and services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelorâs degree preferred.
Minimum of (2-3) years of experience providing services as a Peer Recovery Specialist/Navigator or in another similar position.
Knowledge of the recovery process, multiple pathways to recovery, and problem-solving strategies.
Familiarity with local treatment, community-based overdose prevention services, and linkage to resources strongly preferred.
Highly motivated with the ability to work well in teams and independently.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Peer and recovery community certification(s) preferred.
Familiarity with local treatment, community-based overdose prevention services, and linkage to resources strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet with individuals with a substance use disorder or who are in early recovery in various settings in Snohomish County in coordination with the needs of ongoing programming and outreach.
Utilize motivational interviewing, mentoring, and other techniques to assess change readiness.
Facilitate and coordinate warm handoffs and connections to care and services identified as necessary by the client.
Assist in client goal development through individual and group sessions.
Build and develop networks with external stakeholders and service providers to increase access to community-based resources.
Coordinate with community partners on access to evidence-based recovery supports and programs.
Maintain peer and recovery community certification(s), as outlined by the requirements of the state.
Complete documentation and data collection on associated work.
Participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities, including sharing successes and addressing challenges.
If position requires local travel to serve participants, employee must pass pre-hire and annual motor records check and carry minimum auto liability coverage.
Work flexible hours as needed