Reentry Navigator

Commonspace

Commonspace is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that exists to help improve the lives of community members who have been impacted by mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, trauma, and poverty. Commonspace works to create shared spaces of care, justice, and recovery in all its forms. We witness and celebrate recovery every day, working towards a society where all people are valued, nourished, loved, and appreciated for their unique contribution to our shared and mutually dependent existence.

Commonspace - Reentry Peer Navigator

Position Overview/Summary:

The Reentry Peer Navigator provides peer support, recovery coaching, and connections to housing, treatment, and other resources to people who are incarcerated and impacted by legal system involvement and substance use disorders. The Reentry Peer Navigator builds supportive relationships with individuals while they are incarcerated, and provides direct and referral supports for at least 90 days post-release, in an effort to support safe, positive community reentry and to reduce the likelihood of relapse and recidivism. The Reentry Peer Navigator works closely and collaboratively with the Pathways for ME grant partners, with the Commonspace Reentry Navigation team, and with Commonspace’s housing, harm reduction, and community center teams.

Responsibilities:

Support peers in connecting with community resources relevant to their specific needs.

· Establish and maintain relationships with people who are incarcerated via targeted inreach.

• Establish and maintain relationships with people who have been recently released from incarceration via outreach.
• Facilitate recovery meetings inside incarceration facilities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of community resources available and how to access them effectively.
• Connect peers to community resources to support housing search, detox, mental health support etc.
• Provide peer support and recovery coaching services.

Contribute collaboratively and individually in support of the program and the agency.

• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with Commonspace’s policies, procedures, and legal obligations.
• Positively represent Commonspace in the community.
• Actively participate in, assist, and/or facilitate agency activities and initiatives.
• Engage as an effective partner with jail, probation, and other community systems.
• Work collaboratively and cohesively as a partner within the Pathways for ME system workflow

Certifications & Experience

• Personal life experience relatable to that of the peers enrolled in this program AND/OR a demonstrated understanding of and experience with the practice and principles of peer support and of recovery coaching.
• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle for work use. - Required
• Intentional Peer Support Certification - Required within 6 months of hire
• Recovery Coach Certificationor willingness to obtain - Preferred
• SMART Recovery Facilitation Certification or willinginess to obtain - Preferred
• CPR & First Aid –Preferred
• NARCAN Response Training –Preferred

Role Presence

• This is a Full-Time onsite Position, with a combination of working hours in the office and in the community.

Physical Requirements

Some of Commonspace’s requirements include:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to ambulate up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds as necessary.

Working Environment

This position requires working with individuals who may be under the influence of substances, exhibiting mental health symptoms, or present challenging behaviors. Medical and other emergencies may occur in the working environments, including substance overdoses, suicidal ideation and/or self-harm, physical and/or verbal violence; when such events occur contacting emergency services for assistance is essential and required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Commonspace is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, disability status, protected military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to support the Reentry Program here at Commonspace?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Recovery: 2 years (Preferred)
• Peer Support: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, ME (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21