CCBHC Peer Navigator

Description

• Inspire Hope and Warmth: Welcome individuals to services with compassion and care setting a positive tone for their journey of recovery.
• Empowerment and Self-Determination: Support individuals in identifying their strengths building life skills and making decisions that drive their recovery.
• Life Skills Development: Facilitate activities that enhance self-efficacy and life skills giving individuals the tools they need to live independently.
• Build Supportive Relationships: Establish relationships based on mutual respect shared experiences and understanding to support positive social or personal changes.
• Strength-Based Approach: Focus on the strengths and capabilities of each individual creating a supportive and motivating environment.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Work closely with individuals and service providers to ensure the delivery of holistic care and achieve recovery goals.
• Modeling Recovery: Serve as a living example of recovery by sharing personal achievements and encouraging others to celebrate

• Community Engagement: Work within the community and in clients homes providing support in diverse settings.
• Resource Connector: Guide individuals to the appropriate community resources promoting self-advocacy and self-sufficiency.
• Ally and Confidant: Offer personal insight and experiences to individuals acting as a trusted confidant and source of support.
• Role Model and Mentor: Serve as a social bridge to recovery helping individuals navigate recovery culture and challenges.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve obstacles to recovery using creative problem-solving techniques and assisting individuals in interpreting their treatment plans.
• Educator and Guide: Educate individuals about recovery stages and help them acclimate to recovery culture fostering hope and resilience.
• Life Coaching: Support individuals through challenges promoting exploration of new activities and personal growth.

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in coping with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems community resources and the pathways to care.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills with a creative approach to overcoming challenges.
• Proficient in written verbal and presentation communication.
• Familiarity with hospital community and recovery-based resources.
• Proficient in computer skills and technology use.

• Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.
• Experience facing life challenges and managing mental health or substance use disorders.
• NY State Peer Certification or Provisional Certification (preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Available on weekends and evenings