CORE Peer Navigator

Position Summary: The CORE Peer Navigator is a vital member of the Alliance for Rights and Recovery CORE Peer Navigator team. The Alliance CORE Peer Navigator Project is an innovative program designed to assist HARP enrolled individuals by connecting them with a highly trained CORE Peer Navigator. The CORE Peer Navigator will accompany individuals throughout the process of awareness, interest, referral, enrollment, and involvement in Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) services.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

· Provide virtual and/or in-person, one-to-one outreach, and engagement to HARP members in assigned regions

· Share personal experience of behavioral health as a means to help support the HARP member

· Describe CORE/HCBS services to HARP members

· Work alongside the HARP member to support them from the engagement process through referral and enrollment in CORE/HCBS.

· Provide referral information and linkage to Health Homes

· Provide referral information and linkage to CORE service providers

· With written consent, follow up on referrals and linkages to service providers.

· Document each encounter and/or encounter attempt in a brief note.

· Participate in weekly group supervision

· Collect and enter data into data dashboard or spreadsheet and submit to project coordinator as assigned

Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Knowledge of the NY State mental health and substance use system, particularly Community Oriented Recovery Empowerment (CORE) services.

· Demonstrated knowledge of advocacy, self-help, and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health and substance use services.

· Ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities.

· Ability to complete basic documentation requirements regarding work activities.

· Solid written and oral skills.

· Flexible schedule occasionally including evenings and weekends.

· Must be independent and reliable; having own vehicle and clean driving record, preferred.

· Must have internet/email access.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs

· Lived experience with the mental health system.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to hr@rightsandrecovery.org or by regular mail to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, 194 Washington Avenue, #400, Albany, NY 12210 ATTN: HR Manager. www.rightsandrecovery.org. The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $23