Peer Navigator
Listed on 2026-10-10
-
Social Work
Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health -
Healthcare
Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health
Location: Kenilworth
PEER NAVIGATOR
Prevention Links Inc Kenilworth, New Jersey, United States
About this positionPosition Summary:
The Peer Navigator provides direct Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach. The position conducts outreach, responds to referrals, provides warm handoffs, supports recovery planning, and connects participants to housing, employment, treatment, and community resources.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Maintain participant caseloads.
- Respond to referrals and complete follow-up.
- Connect participants to housing, employment, treatment, and recovery supports.
- Provide tobacco cessation education and referrals.
- Document services in required systems.
- Participate in supervision and ongoing training.
- Represent Prevention Links in the community.
High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder or co-occurring conditions required. CPRS credential or ability to obtain within six months of hire. Experience in peer support, outreach, or navigation preferred.
Skills and KnowledgeRequired:
Knowledge of recovery principles, community resources, motivational communication, documentation, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and cultural responsiveness.
Travel andSpecial Requirements :
Frequent travel throughout assigned New Jersey regions; occasional evening or weekend activities. 40 hours per week.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).