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Peer Navigator

Vocational Instruction Project Community Services, Inc.

Peer Navigator

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In-Office

Bronx, New York, NY, USA

42K-45K

Junior

In-Office

Bronx, New York, NY, USA

42K-45K

Junior

Provide peer support and outreach to clients with HIV, mental health, medical, or substance use histories. Conduct in-person outreach, follow-up calls/letters, accompany clients to appointments, perform home/agency visits, facilitate support groups, represent the agency at events, maintain HIPAA compliance, and participate in trainings and special projects.

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Description

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. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Peer Navigator will provide concrete services geared toward assisting men and women 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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: VIP Ryan White Wellness Center

Conduct in person outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to treatment

(HIV Care/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse Treatments)

Outreach phone calls and letters as well as follow up

Accompany clients to appointments

Make home or agency related visits

Promote pro-social behaviors

Facilitator groups (Wellness, Recovery Peer Support, & others as directed)

Participate in outreach events to represent the agency

HIPPA compliance

Attend all agency program staff meetings & trainings

Special Projects assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

JOB COMPETENCY:

HS Diploma or equivalent preferred

NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification preferred.

Be eligible to achieve NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification within 2 months from hiring.

Prior experience working with the HIV/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse population

Excellent written and oral communication

Ability to speak, read and write the English language

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

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