Peer Navigator
Company: Bridgeway Recovery
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking qualified Peer
Navigator for our Bridgeway Community Connect team! Come join our
growing outreach teams where you will work alongside those that are
passionate about seeing lives changed and relationships restored!
Primary Purpose The Peer Navigator position partners with a
counselor and supports our treatment programs at Bridgeway
Community Health. The perso n in this position will be the first
point of contact with all incoming clients and focus on developing
supportive relationships with potential and current clients. The
mentor will help potential clients enroll in services and connect
them to a primary counselor. Advocacy and community education is
another aspect of this role which includes providing information
and resources to community organizations, around addiction and
referral to services. The mentor will work in collaboration with
the counselor to provide a treatment team approach to clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Transports and escorts
clients to various appointments related to treatment using personal
or company vehicles. Demonstrates, through role-modeling, recovery
practices including pro-social thinking and behavior. Provides
day-to-day coaching on these practices to clients. Assists clients
in securing community resources and support. Connects clients to
other community resources such as 12 Step support meetings,
medical/dental services, etc. Assists the treatment team in
documenting the progress of the client to completion of the program
including coordination of services with criminal justice partners.
Facilitates mentor support groups. Coordinates with team members,
community partners to assist the primary counselor in developing
specific treatment plans, intervention strategies, and discharge
planning. Coordinates appropriate case management referrals. Other
Duties and Responsibilities Attends staff meetings and works as a
team member to identify and implement quality of services. Performs
other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Experience, Education and Credentials Certified Recovery Mentor
(CRM) with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of
Oregon (MHACBO). Traditional Health Worker (THW) with The Office of
Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is preferred. Personal experience with
addiction and recovery processes. Experience in assessing and
diagnosing substance use disorders preferred. Experience must
demonstrate knowledge of approaches to support others in addiction
recovery and resiliency; competence in mentoring self-directed
recovery; and competence in mentoring and transitional integration
services for clients in the criminal justice system. Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Must have the ability to work flexible hours.
Must be able to work independently, have effective oral and written
communication skills and interpersonal skills, and strong
organizational skills. Must be able to use a computer with
well-developed relevant word processing skills. Basic understanding
of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM. A valid driver's license with a good
driving record is required. Must be able to pass a criminal
background check. Benefits Paid Holidays Medical, Vision and Dental
Coverage 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre &
Post-Tax Options) Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness,
Long-Term Disability Coverage Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts Internal Growth
Opportunities Compensation Wage will depend on experience and
credentials. An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English
bilingual employees About Bridgeway Community Health Our mission of
helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of
addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric
illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community,
mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow
and excel. BEST Non-Profit Award For 10 years, Bridgeway Community
Health has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business
Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State
of Oregon! Council on Accreditation Bridgeway Community Health has
achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in
professional performance! If this sounds like an environment for
you, come join our team! EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Keywords: Bridgeway Recovery, Gresham , Peer Navigator, Healthcare , Salem, Oregon
