Navigator, Participant Wellness & Safety
Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?
Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
Why This Role Matters
At Avivo, we believe housing and health are human rights — and that meaningful connection can be life‑saving.
As a Navigator in the Participant Wellness & Safety Program, you will work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and complex health challenges. Through trust‑based relationships and low‑barrier engagement, you will connect participants to critical services like healthcare, treatment, harm reduction resources, and housing pathways.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about meeting people where they are, building relationships without judgment, and helping individuals move toward stability, health, and recovery.
And yes — Avivo is a 32‑hour work week organization, offering full‑time pay and benefits while supporting balance and sustainability in your work.
What You’ll Do
- Build trusting, consistent relationships with participants using trauma‑informed, person‑centered approaches
- Connect individuals to healthcare, MAT/MOUD, harm reduction resources (including Naloxone), and treatment services
- Support participants in developing and working toward self‑directed recovery and wellness goals
- Coordinate referrals and “warm handoffs” with internal teams and community partners
- Conduct outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness, including those not connected to services
- Host or support HIV and Hepatitis C testing events and connect participants to follow‑up care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health record systems and required reporting tools
- Develop crisis plans and provide de‑escalation and crisis intervention as needed
- Collaborate across teams and partners to improve access to services and reduce barriers
- Contribute to a culture of dignity, safety, and equity in all participant interactions