Peer Recovery Navigator

CDC Foundation

11d•$22

About The Position

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for Peer Recovery Specialists/Navigators. Under general supervision, meets with individuals to provide connection, referral, and recovery support. The Peer Recovery Specialist/Navigator will utilize their lived experience with substance use disorder 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

Minimum of two (2) years of current and continuous recovery from a substance use disorder.
High school diploma or GED equivalent; peer and recovery community certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge of the recovery process, multiple pathways to recovery, and problem-solving strategies.
Highly motivated with the ability to work well in teams and independently.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Meeting with individuals with substance use disorder in various settings in coordination with the needs of ongoing programming and outreach.
Utilizing 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 of personal goals through one-on-one engagement and, when appropriate, group based.
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.
Attend training courses aimed at continuing education.
Maintain peer and recovery community certification(s) or take steps to become certified as a peer, as outlined by the requirements of the state, immediately following the onboarding process.
Complete documentation and data collection on associated work.
Participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.
If position requires local travel to serve or transport participants, employee must pass pre-hire and annual motor records check and carry minimum auto liability coverage.