Recovery Support Navigator

The Recovery Support Navigator is considered an essential, non-clinical member of the care team. The RSN is responsible for providing systems navigation within and outside of Duffy Health Center. Patients served include all established and establishing individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) or are on our Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) program. The RSN will support in identifying individual goals of recovery, accessing treatment services, and community resources. The Recovery Support Navigator provides non-clinical services that engage, educate and support individuals seeking treatment, and their families, in order to motivate and maintain them in health services. Work includes assessing client needs, developing a Wellness Plan, providing interventions, advocating for clients, coordinating with community groups, state and federal agencies, and local organizations to assist clients in obtaining appropriate recovery services, resources, and assistance.

· A candidate for this position must have a High School Diploma or GED as well as at least two (2) years of experience within substance use disorder services, preferably working with the homeless/at risk population; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· A candidate must have lived experience with addiction and must identify as being in recovery. Candidate must demonstrate ability to maintain (2) years of sustained and uninterrupted recovery at time of hire required; 3-5 years of sustained and uninterrupted recovery preferred.

Additionally, a candidate for this position should have:

Knowledge of:

· Resource availability, service costs, and budgetary parameters

· Local groups and organizations providing social services

· Case management practices and procedures

· Issues related to homeless and at-risk individuals, including mental illness, substance abuse, criminal history, and physical and sexual abuse

· Protocol for handling crisis situations

· HIPAA regulations

· Trauma informed care

· Motivational interviewing

Skill in:

· Assessing and addressing the needs of homeless and at-risk individuals

· Monitoring and managing client care

· Handling multiple priorities simultaneously in a timely manner

· Planning and problem solving

· Collecting and recording information and preparing reports

· Effective written and verbal communication.

Interested applicants should upload a resume and cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hyannis, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location