Peer Navigator

Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career? Central Wyoming Counseling Center is looking for a Peer Navigator! We are looking for individuals who: Have a Bachelor's degree in human services arena (Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice)Have Peer Specialist CertificationMust have self-identified lived experience of substance use disorder and recovery and the ability to use that experience appropriately and professionallyDemonstrated volunteer or paid experience supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use concerns is requiredAt least 2 years of behavioral health service experience is preferredAre CompassionateEnjoy Helping OthersAre EmpatheticAre Caring The Role: The Peer Navigator supports and assists individuals impacted by substance use disorders by using lived experience to provide non-clinical, strengths-based support, reduce barriers to care, and connect individuals with treatment, recovery support, and community resources What you will do: Assesses client needs, strengths, barriers, and available support through direct interaction and information appropriately provided by othersAssists with recovery, linkage, and WRAP goals within the approved program modelAdvocates for client and family access to services and for systems change when needs go unmet while maintaining professional boundaries and honoring individual choiceTravels into the community and participate mobile outreach to assess, engage, support, and connect individuals who are unwilling or unable to receive on-site assistanceProvides non-clinical, strength-based peer support, recovery education, practical guidance, advocacy, problem solving, goal support, and system navigationCompletes or supports intake screening and obtains required consent for peer navigation services in accordance with agency proceduresMay perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human services arena (Psychology, Social Work, Criminal JusticeMust have self-identified lived experience of substance use disorder and recovery and the ability to use that experience appropriately and professionallyDemonstrated volunteer or paid experience supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use concerns is requiredAt least 2 years of behavioral health service experience is preferredPeer Specialist Certification Employment Requirements: Completion of a pre-employment drug screenCompletion of a background checkVerification of Peer Support CertificationSatisfactory Driving Record If you meet the above qualifications, this is the role for you! Submit your application today!