Purpose/Vision/Mission
Peer Washington's purpose is to provide peer emotional support and development services to Washington state residents impacted by addiction, mental health issues, and/or HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. We target disparately impacted communities and maintain safe spaces for sexual minorities at all our locations. Services are open to anyone impacted by addiction, mental health issues, or HIV/AIDS, with outreach directed toward the community identified in each site charter. Our work embodies safety, trust, inclusiveness, and the celebration of individual differences.
Peer Washington envisions a community of peers connected by shared experience in compassionate support of one another.
General Summary
The Recovery Navigator Program provides peer support services to adults who interact with law enforcement related to simple drug possession and/or have frequent contact with the criminal legal system due to unmet behavioral healthcare needs. The Recovery Navigator provides peer support, resource connections, and participant accountability specific to their recovery goals from a nonjudgmental, nondirective perspective.
Primary Responsibilities
Work predominantly in the field as the first contact with potential participants.
Provide in-the-field resources and referrals and limited peer coaching support.
Ensure participants are aware of program resources and services available to them and how participation in this program could potentially impact their involvement in the justice system.
Understand and ensure the Recovery Navigator Uniform Program Standards are met.
Support de-escalation and stabilization of participants when necessary and establish appropriate relationships with crisis services.
Provide information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it.
Ensures that applicable procedures are followed, and that clear, detailed records are kept.
Provide participants with a warm handoff to a Recovery Navigator.
Work with, and become knowledgeable about, representatives across systems that impact participants including the healthcare system, the behavioral health system, and the criminal justice system, etc.
Understand and utilize best practices with progressive engagement, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, and other necessary skills suited to engaging potential program participants.
Maintain clear communication with law enforcement and partner agencies.
Attend all ongoing training programs offered to enhance the effectiveness of the role.
Follow up with program participants in the community when there is an indication of disengagement.
Support new guidelines, best practices, client tracking, and expectations in the development and application of this position.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of two years of experience in work related to peer support or outreach services to those impacted by behavioral health challenges.
Lived experience with being unhoused, the criminal legal system, the mental health system, SUD treatment settings, and/or other relevant systems that impact program participants.
Established relationships with local community-based organizations, local government/courts, and/or law enforcement agencies.
Previous experience working as a Certified Peer Counselor or willing to seek certification within 6 months of hire.
Must be trained and certified as a peer recovery coach through Peer Washington within 6 months of hire.
Spanish language skills.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Additional Responsibilities
This posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the Program Manager will be responsible for any additional tasks that are assigned by the Program Director.
Compensation
Starting wage $32.00 - $35.31 per hour DOE.
Bonus potential.
Paid Vacation Time – 3 weeks per year, accrued hourly based on hours worked at 0.0580 hours per hour worked, 120-hour maximum annual carryover.
Paid Sick Time accrued hourly based on hours worked at 0.0580 hours per hour worked equivalent to three weeks per year at 40 hours per week.
Two personal days if hired before August 31, 2024. Three personal days per calendar year thereafter.
13 paid holidays per calendar year.
Business cell phone and service will be provided.
Monthly parking pass or travel stipend.
Corporate credit card.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, WA Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Workers compensation; employee premiums covered by employer at 100% for employee.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employer Sponsored IRA with up to 3% employer match.