Job Description

Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking a qualified

Peer Navigator at our Bridgeway Community Connect Program !

The Bridgeway Community Connect Program provides care coordination and case management for individuals impacted by social determinants of health, such as food, housing, transportation, employment, and education. We connect community members to needed services and reduce barriers by working closely with local partners to support whole-person care.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Peer Navigator position partners with a counselor and supports our treatment programs at Bridgeway Community Health. The perso n in this position will be the first point of contact with all incoming clients and will focus on developing supportive relationships with potential and current clients. The mentor will help potential clients enroll in services and connect them to a primary counselor. Advocacy and community education are other aspects of this role, which include providing information and resources to community organizations around addiction and referral to services. The mentor will work in collaboration with the counselor to provide a treatment team approach to clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports and escorts clients to various appointments related to treatment using personal or company vehicles.
• Demonstrates, through role modeling, recovery practices, including pro-social thinking and behavior. Provides day-to-day coaching on these practices to clients.
• Assists clients in securing community resources and support.
• Connects clients to other community resources such as 12-Step support meetings, medical/dental services, etc. Assists the treatment team in documenting the progress of the client to completion of the program, including coordination of services with criminal justice partners.
• Facilitates mentor support groups.
• Coordinates with team members, community partners to assist the primary counselor in developing specific treatment plans, intervention strategies, and discharge planning.
• Coordinates appropriate case management referrals.
• Attends staff meetings and works as a team member to identify and implement the quality of services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience, Education and Credentials

• Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
• Personal experience with addiction and recovery processes.
• Experience must demonstrate knowledge of approaches to supporting others in addiction recovery and resiliency, competence in mentoring self-directed recovery, and competence in mentoring and transitional integration services for clients in the criminal justice system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to work independently, have effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to use a computer with well-developed relevant word processing skills.
• Basic understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

About Bridgeway Community Health

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

Bridgeway Community Health, honored for 9 years by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Nationally Accredited

We have achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance.

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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