Recovery Navigator/ Family Advocate

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Boston, MA

About The Position

North Suffolk is looking for a Recovery Support Navigator/Family Advocate to join our team! The Navigator will offer trauma-informed support, resources, and referrals to women impacted by substance use disorder and the criminal justice system. This position requires a staff member with prior criminal justice involvement and lived experience from substance use disorder to empower women and their families. The Navigator will possess experience with accessing community resources, behavioral health systems, and court-related processes, while providing compassionate and nonjudgmental assistance. This position is Full-Time: 36 hours per week. Some nights and weekends required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field other than behavioral sciences or have a high school degree or GED.
Work experience with adults diagnosed with substance use and or dependency.
This individual should have experience and knowledge regarding the addiction treatment service system, criminal justice system and other related human services
Recovery Coach Academy required within 60 days of hire. Must have strong communication and liaison skills. Good oral and written skills required.

Responsibilities

Connect women and their families with essential housing, legal, recovery based and social services.
Implement, teach, and assist persons served with the development of a wellness plan to review their goals and objectives on a consistent basis.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with collateral conatcts to enhance communication and coordination of care
Develop and enhance peer driven educational services and materials to family members and the community.
Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of persons served and program.
Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning or wellness planning review meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the PSLF program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities