Vocational Instruction Project Community Services

Peer Navigator/Specialist

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 29 Oct 2026

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POSITION TITLE: Peer Navigator/Specialist

REPORTS TO: Case Manager Supervisor

ORGANIZATION

VIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency and mental wellness needs. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.

Please visit www.vipservices.org to learn more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Peer Navigator will provide concrete services geared toward assisting individuals 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 in the community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

· Conducts in person outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to treatment or services

(Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse Treatments/Accepting Housing)

· Outreach phone calls and letters as well as follow up

· Keeps an appointment calendar of client various appointments

· Reminds client of appointments

· Accompanies clients to appointments

· Makes home or agency related visits

· Promotes pro-social behaviors

· Facilitates groups (Recovery Peer Support, & others as directed)

· Participates in outreach events to represent the agency

· Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient, client, employee, protected and proprietary information.

· Attends all agency programs staff meetings & trainings

Special Projects as assigned by Supervisor

JOB COMPETENCY:

· High School/General Equivalency Diploma and minimum 1 years residential or shelter experience, or….

· Certified Peer Specialist and/or completed Peer Support Training

· Excellent written and oral communication

· Ability to speak, read and write the English language

· Must be CPR, First Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and Narcan Administration certified within one year of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment

· Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

JOB SETTING:

· Must possess sight, hearing and digital senses or use prosthesis that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.

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