Peer Navigator
Peer Navigator
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12-04-2025
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12-04-2025
Job Description
Are you ready to develop care plans and make a positive impact by providing direct support for participants receiving services for HIV/AIDS treatment If so join our team as we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate HIV Peer Navigator to join our closeknit team at Detroit Recovery Project.
Who We Are:
Detroit Recovery Project Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for those with substance use and cooccurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare.
Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking longterm recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas:
- Health & Wellness
- Spirituality
- Employment
- Education/Training
- Family & Recovery Support
What were looking for:
DRP is currently seeking a fulltime HIV Peer Navigator. The HIV Peer Navigator provides direct support to health system navigation education health advocacy and linkage to relevant services including social support services to those recently and/or long term diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The HIV Peer Navigator will work with participants minimally until the participant starts medical treatment but can continue to work with the participant as long as necessary to develop selfmanagement tools and reach stabilization.
Compensation Range:The starting pay for this position is $45000 per year and is based on nondiscriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This is a nonexempt role that is eligible for overtime compensation.
The Ideal candidate will:
- Have a great attitude and people skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Have a flexible work schedule including the occasional evening holiday and weekend as needed.
- Engage active Persons Who Inject/Use (PWID/PWUD) into Harm Reduction Services
- Maintain knowledge around infectious disease as it relates to PWID/PWUD and educate participants on risk and prevention.
- Provide rapid HIV/HCV tests.
- Be comfortable distributing safe use and safe sex supplies.
- Link individuals to identified services (housing treatment medical services employment etc.
- Provide services directly to the community on the mobile unit.
- Input data directly into iPad/tablet during services.
- Have knowledge of HIV/AIDS risk behaviors STDs human sexuality SUD and HIV behavior change principles and strategies.
- Develop and maintain written documentation (assessments service plans progress notes monthly reports and other programmatic documentation)
- Have a great attitude and people skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Have a flexible work schedule to include the occasional evening holiday and weekend as needed.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Associates degree in guidance and counseling psychology social work vocational rehabilitation business or public health administration or a related field is preferred.
- State HIV Certification
- Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) and/or Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) are preferred.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Minimum of one year experience in providing direct services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS
- A valid and unrestricted State of Michigan Drivers License proof of insurance and reliable transportation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Electronic Health/Medical Records Systems
Whats in it for you:
- A collaborative environment with Clinical Site Leaders and regular peer review
- Flexible schedulingExcellent work/life balance (fulltime and parttime schedules available)
- Full comprehensive benefits available to fulltime employees:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with Company match
- EAP
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA*
*HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.
COVID19 Vaccination Requirement:The COVID19 Vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required for employment with Detroit Recovery Project.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)
Employment Type
Full-Time
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