Peer Navigator
vocational instruction project community servicesNew York, NY
Peer Navigator
L4
vocational instruction project community servicesNew York, NYyesterday
Occupations
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSocial and Human Service AssistantsCommunity Health WorkersIndustries
Other Individual and Family ServicesOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersChild and Youth ServicesORGANIZATIONVIP 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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: VIP Ryan White Wellness Center
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 agencyHIPPA compliance Attend all agency program staff meetings & trainings Special Projects assigned by Supervisor RequirementsJOB COMPETENCY: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 Salary Description45K
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Level
MidL4
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
yesterday
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