Full-Time
Peer Recovery Navigator
CDC Foundation
1,001-5,000 employees
Funds and supports public health initiatives
Compensation Overview
$22.44/hr
Georgia, USA
In Person
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- Minimum of two (2) years of current and continuous recovery from a substance use disorder.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; peer and recovery community certification(s) preferred.
- Knowledge of the recovery process, multiple pathways to recovery, and problem-solving strategies.
- Highly motivated with the ability to work well in teams and independently.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Meeting with individuals with substance use disorder in various settings in coordination with the needs of ongoing programming and outreach.
- Utilizing motivational interviewing, mentoring, and other techniques to assess change readiness.
- Facilitate and coordinate warm handoffs and connections to care and services identified as necessary by the client.
- Assist in client goal development of personal goals through one-on-one engagement and, when appropriate, group based.
- Build and develop networks with external stakeholders and service providers to increase access to community-based resources.
- Coordinate with community partners on access to evidence-based recovery supports and programs.
- Attend training courses aimed at continuing education.
- Maintain peer and recovery community certification(s) or take steps to become certified as a peer, as outlined by the requirements of the state, immediately following the onboarding process.
- Complete documentation and data collection on associated work.
- Participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.
- If position requires local travel to serve or transport participants, employee must pass pre-hire and annual motor records check and carry minimum auto liability coverage.
The CDC Foundation supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by mobilizing philanthropic and private-sector resources to address public health challenges. It operates by funding and implementing programs—such as emergency responses, technical assistance, and educational webinars—through a network of community-based organizations. Unlike traditional government agencies, this nonprofit acts as a flexible bridge between the private sector and public health entities to quickly deploy resources where they are needed most. Its goal is to strengthen the impact of the CDC’s work by ensuring equitable access to health resources and information across diverse communities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1992
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NEST Initiative expansion with HHS reaches high-need families, building donor loyalty.
- Board appointments of Currier and Volker strengthen public health and financial governance.
- E-cigarette nicotine study informs youth prevention campaigns, positioning Foundation as research leader.
What critics are saying
- Federal HHS budget cuts eliminate CDC passthrough funding, crippling 30% of program revenue.
- Donor fatigue post-pandemic threatens recurring philanthropic funding for COVID-19 initiatives.
- Political attacks on CDC vaccine policies damage Foundation's private-sector donor relationships.
What makes CDC Foundation unique
- Mobilizes private-sector philanthropy to amplify CDC's public health impact globally.
- Implements evidence-based frameworks like 7-1-7 in 30+ countries for outbreak response.
- Bridges CDC expertise with community organizations through structured partnership model.
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