Join Children & Family Health Institute as a Peer Navigator

Empower Families. Transform Futures.

 

At CFHI, we are dedicated to empowering families to achieve their best level of health and well-being. Each year, more than 54,000 parents and children rely on our programs and services. As part of VNA Health Group, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit independent providers of home health, hospice, and community-based care, you will be joining a team committed to making a real difference in the community.

 

Position Summary:

As a Peer Navigator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people who use substances by assisting with referrals to recovery resources, conducting wellness visits, and providing direct support to clients at mobile harm reduction sites in Monmouth County, NJ. You’ll empower individuals to reduce risks tied to drug use and sexual health and connect people to essential services. If you’re passionate about health equity, community outreach, and meeting people where they are, we encourage you to apply.

 

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1. Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
2. Participate in weekly community outreach activities on a Mobile Harm Reduction Unit and at the VNA Harm Reduction Center.
3. Maintain a caseload of clients to ensure retention in care is preserved through routine check-in calls, visit reminders, and additional follow-ups and outreach as needed.
4. Serve as a part of the VNAHG’s CFHI’s Prevention Resource Network and VNACJ CHC interdisciplinary teams, functioning as a team member.
5. Responsible to collaborate on GPRA documentation and support administration in collecting data related to patient population.
6. Work with the case manager to evaluate the clients’ health care, social service, and support needs, assist them when barriers are identified, and make referrals and schedule appointments as needed.
7. Conducts direct community outreach with existing clients, including performing home/wellness checks and accompanying clients to outside appointments for healthcare, social services, etc.
8. Participates in community outreach events to raise awareness of VNA services.
9. Updates and maintains accurate client data in compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards.
10. Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.
11. Maintain, organize, and keep sanitized the mobile harm reduction van.

 

1. High School diploma/GED, Associates or Bachelor Degree in health education or social work preferred
2. 1-2 years work related experience with outreach experience
3. Experience working with individuals with substance abuse disorder
4. Strong computer skills
5. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
6. Current and valid driver’s license, auto insurance and registered vehicle

    

   In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $ $33,280.00 to USD $ $87,500.08 . When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.