Peer Recovery Navigator presso Rural Resources Community Action

Description

 We’re pleased to announce an opportunity for the position of Community Based Teams - Peer Recovery Navigator within the Community Based Teams Department.

Location: Colville, WA (Recovery Cafe)
Status: Fulltime
Offered At:  $21.65 - $23.42 per/hr.
Salary Range: $21.65 - $57.73 per/hr. (Represents the low and high end of the total salary range for this position)

Summary
A Peer (Recovery) Navigator has a passion for human services focused on providing accessible and comprehensive assistance to individuals and families seeking services in our service area. This position works with individuals in recovery to connect participants to resources within the community, accurately collects client information and demographics, safeguards confidentiality, and assists service seekers in creating and working towards goals that support and inspire sober, healthy, and productive living.

This individual should be prepared to share relevant aspects of their recovery journey, including any current or past involvement with support services or the justice system, to help ensure that their work responsibilities align with and support their ongoing recovery. Additionally, they should disclose any applicable restrictions or legal considerations, such as protective or restraining orders, that may impact their role. 

Prior justice involvement must have occurred more than 3 years ago. There must be no crimes against people.

Benefits Information
Medical and Dental insurance options for employees and families
Vision and Life insurance as well as other auxiliary insurance options
403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching contribution
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
12 paid vacation days in the first year of employment
12 paid sick leave days per year
11 paid holidays per year
General Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provides recovery-focused supportive services utilizing lived experience and knowledge.
• Promote goals to support recovery journey and empower program participants.
• Educate participants and their family about available community resources and work      to connect them to local services.
• Complete the initial interviews with the participants (and their family) to assess      the participants eligibility and need for services.
• Responsible for adhering to HIPAA and protecting confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience 

High school diploma or GED and lived experience; defined as a current or past recipient of behavioral health services and/or past involvement in substance use (and in active recovery). Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

Required Certification & Licenses

Acceptable completion of a criminal history background check (with no new occurrences in the past 3 years and no violent crimes against persons).

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.