Peer Navigator - LEAD

at  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?
Join us in our mission as a Peer Navigator - LEAD at Catholic Charities of Care Coordination Services.
Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the Peer Navigator - LEAD, you will play a pivotal role in individuals’ lives, making a significant impact through:

• Provide on-going peer support that focuses on implementing harm reduction strategies aimed at helping individuals minimize their health risk
• According to program guidelines, consult with case management staff, Health HUB staff and/or participant’s providers on progress of service/care plan services
• Work with Syringe Exchange Program staff to facilitate access to Harm Reduction supplies as needed
• Conduct prevention related harm reduction/risk reduction interventions with participants
• Utilize supervision to discuss collective challenges of team members, and assist supervisor with formulating and implementing a plan to resolve barriers

Peer Navigator - LEAD Minimum Salary: $38,000
Peer Navigator - LEAD Maximum Salary: $40,000
Peer Navigator - LEAD Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Health Education or Human Services
• 1-3 years of experience working with a diverse population
• CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) Certification preferred

• Provide on-going peer support that focuses on implementing harm reduction strategies aimed at helping individuals minimize their health risk
• According to program guidelines, consult with case management staff, Health HUB staff and/or participant’s providers on progress of service/care plan services
• Work with Syringe Exchange Program staff to facilitate access to Harm Reduction supplies as needed
• Conduct prevention related harm reduction/risk reduction interventions with participants
• Utilize supervision to discuss collective challenges of team members, and assist supervisor with formulating and implementing a plan to resolve barrier