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Peer Navigator

L4

vip community servicesNew York, NYyesterday

Occupations

Social and Human Service AssistantsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Industries

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOther Individual and Family ServicesChild and Youth Services
Peer NavigatorVIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency.
Our client: -centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency. The Peer Navigator will provide concrete services geared toward assisting men and women who have histories of medical, behavioral and mental health needs. The Peer Navigator will provide the peer support to engage the individual on a continuum of care to help the individual achieve and maintain motivation for continuing their care while maintaining recovery from substance abuse and mental illness. Conduct in person outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to treatment (HIV Care/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse Treatments) Outreach phone calls and letters as well as follow upAccompany clients to appointments Make home or agency related visits Promote pro-social behaviors Facilitator groups (Wellness, Recovery Peer Support, & others as directed) Participate in outreach events to represent the agencyHIPAA compliance Attend all agency program staff meetings & trainings Special Projects assigned by Supervisor
Requirements:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent preferredNYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification preferred.
  • Be eligible to achieve NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification within 2 months from hiring.
  • Prior experience working with the HIV/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse population
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Ability to speak, read and write the English language
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
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Level

MidL4

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Social and Human Service Assistants

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Posted

yesterday

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