Peer Navigator, Street Medicine (Riverside, CA)

About the role

The Peer Navigator supports members who are experiencing/ are at risk of experiencing homelessness with managing their own health in the Riverside, CA. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position, 8-5 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with members by communicating personal experiences with a goal of increasing the likelihood of positive behavior changes.
• Coach members to create and implement strategies that minimize risks associated with the identified common health conditions and behaviors.
• Connect members to appropriate programs to address barriers to care and to enhance compliance.
• Link members to local, county and state services/resources.
• Follow up with members and serve as a member advocate, delivering their medications and other supplies as needed.
• Cookordinate and/or accompany members to medical and social services appointments that fall outside of the street medicine unit.
• Introduce tools to promote self-management & self-efficacy.
• Complete all required organization and health plan specific documentation in a timely fashion.

Qualifications And Experience

• G.E.D./High School, required plus 3+ years of work experience as defined below.
• Associate's degree preferred plus 2 years of work experience as defined below.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred plus 1-2 years of work experience as defined below.
• Work Experience to include direct work experience, lived experience, training or volunteer work with patients experiencing homelessness, as well as those with active mental health and substance use conditions.
• Other demonstrated relevant experience in similar community settings, for example, working with other disadvantaged groups, and/or outreach will be considered.
• A comparable combination of education/experience and/or training will be considered equivalent to the education listed above.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, outdoors environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to organize effectively.
• Ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including articulating one’s own relevant personal experiences.
• Excellent oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintenance of reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in operating a computer, including logging into and maneuvering around multiple systems such as online timesheets (time and attendance) and call center software.
• HMIS/ Coordinated Entry System, preferred.
• Travel 50% or more- Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, reliable transportation, and clean driving record.

What's in it for you?

• Base salary range: $21.78 to $31.25 per hour.
• An annual employee bonus program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO).
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday.
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match.
• Robust employee recognition program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.
• Background check is required.

Pay

Base salary range: $21.78 to $31.25 per hour.

Schedule

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position, 8-5 schedule.