Peer Navigator (Full-Time or Part-Time)

APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN HAWAII

POSITION SUMMARY 

University Health Partners of Hawaii is the Faculty Practice of the John A Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). In conjunction with the State of Hawaii's Department of Health - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, JABSOM and UHP are expanding Hawaii UTelehealth (HUT) to provide access to no-cost addiction medicine treatment for the State of Hawaii. Our new Telehealth Addiction Medicine program is founded on the belief that everyone deserves a path to recovery. We aim to provide evidence-based, patient-centered, and non-judgmental care for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), meeting them wherever they are in their journey. 

We are seeking a Peer Navigator, a current or former recipient of opioid use disorder/addiction mental health services who performs a wide range of tasks that are designed to assist consumers in regaining personal control over their lives and over their own recovery processes.  

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Location: Remote, with travel as required by the job. Residence on Maui preferred.

This is a full-time or part-time position working Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Ideally, the position would work a minimum of 20 hours per week, but the exact number of hours is negotiable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training/Experience

• A High School Diploma, or High School Equivalency 
• One (1) year of experience providing direct services to individuals with opioid use disorder/addiction mental health services or other behavioral health issues, paid or unpaid.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist in the State of Hawaii (HCPS) AND, 
• Demonstrates some evidence of opioid use disorder/addiction mental health activity in the past two (2) years (i.e. advocacy, volunteer, support group involvement etc.)
• Certification as a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator
• Driver’s license, preferred. If driving to program or meeting site(s), must have current driver’s license, clear traffic abstract and willingness to use properly insured vehicle. 
• CPR and First Aid
• CPI Certification

Skills Knowledge

• Must have strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with substance use disorders to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent and continuous supports and services
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with substance use disorders and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. 
• Requires communicating effectively both orally and in writing in the English language; giving instructions or directions to others; and seeking information from a variety of sources.

BENEFITS   

• The opportunity to work on the cutting edge of healthcare and transform lives for the people of Hawaii
• Full-time employees are eligible to receive up to 25 days of paid time off (PTO) during their first year.
• 100% employee health and dental coverage and vision   
• Flexible spending plan  
• Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
• 100% company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance   
• Employee assistance program (EAP)  
• Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates   

UHP is an EEO/AAP Employer.