NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC·Boston, Massachusetts
The Recovery Navigator provides trauma-informed support, resources, and referrals to women impacted by substance use disorder and the criminal justice system. They are responsible for developing wellness plans, coordinating care, and facilitating peer-driven educational services.
North Suffolk is looking for a Recovery Support Navigator/Family Advocate to join our team! The Navigator will offer trauma-informed support, resources, and referrals to women impacted by substance use disorder and the criminal justice system. This position requires a staff member with prior criminal justice involvement and lived experience from substance use disorder to empower women and their families. The Navigator will possess experience with accessing community resources, behavioral health systems, and court-related processes, while providing compassionate and nonjudgmental assistance.
36 hours per week. Some nights and weekends required.
Connect women and their families with essential housing, legal, recovery based and social services.
Implement, teach, and assist persons served with the development of a wellness plan to review their goals and objectives on a consistent basis.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with collateral conatcts to enhance communication and coordination of care
Develop and enhance peer driven educational services and materials to family members and the community.
Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of persons served and program.
Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning or wellness planning review meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in a field other than behavioral sciences or have a high school degree or GED.
Experience:
Work experience with adults diagnosed with substance use and or dependency.
This individual should have experience and knowledge regarding the addiction treatment service system, criminal justice system and other related human services
Skills/Other:
Recovery Coach Academy required within 60 days of hire. Must have strong communication and liaison skills. Good oral and written skills required.
Candidates must have lived experience with substance use disorder and prior criminal justice involvement. A high school diploma, GED, or bachelor's degree is required, along with the ability to obtain a Recovery Coach Academy certification within 60 days.
Market context
Massachusetts continues to need recovery support staff who can connect clients with services and help them navigate treatment and reentry systems. This role is competitive because it values lived experience with substance use disorder and criminal justice involvement, along with a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree and Recovery Coach Academy certification within 60 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience aligns and be ready to discuss your recovery journey and client advocacy approach.
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