Supervisor - Substance Use Navigator Program

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

5d•$28 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This position works with behavioral health leadership and certified peer recovery specialists to establish standards of practice for substance use navigators and offers recommendations on increasing organizational peer support capacity. Using innovative, evidence-based and community-identified strategies will support certified peer recovery specialists to meet projected grant deliverables. May supervise other grant funded staff in non-clinical roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of experience in Behavioral health
Familiarity with personal recovery, experiences and understanding of recovery journey preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with behavioral health leadership and certified peer recovery specialists to establish standards of practice for substance use navigators and offer recommendations on increasing organizational peer support capacity
Uses innovative, evidence-based and community-identified strategies to support certified peer recovery specialists to meet projected grant deliverables
Develop and maintain knowledge of current trends and developments related to peer support; and acquires knowledge of emerging practices in the behavioral health field.
Establish and implement communication strategies for the improvement and awareness of recovery navigator policies and standards. Report, as necessary, changes in standards, and on performance against standards
Assesses gaps in peer services and develops programs/trainings to meet the organizational need
Responsible for supporting and training peer providers throughout the organization and will offer support and guidance on matters related to the peer recovery movement
Work includes patient and family member relations, education, and advocacy activities
May supervise other grant funded, non-clinical staff
Create and maintain Navigator team’s onboarding and training materials
Facilitate the development of staff knowledge and competency in the area of recovery and peer support using their personal experience as a recipient of services for a mental health or substance use disorder
Promotes recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health conditions; encourages employment and self-sufficiency, education, health, and community integration
Represents the agency in the community and exercises excellent communication skills, tact, professionalism, judgment and courtesy in interactions with citizens, agencies and government officials.
Participates in external peer stakeholder meetings; advocating for effective recovery-based services
Adjunct duties providing direct care will also play an integral role in this position. Services carried out in this capacity include monitoring, support with daily living and assistance with basic physical, financial, social, personal, and recovery needs.