Coordinator, Peer Recovery Program

New River Community and Technical College; Beaver (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Community and Technical College is seeking a Coordinator – Peer Recovery Program to develop peer-based support for students navigating substance use and mental health challenges. The role uses lived experience to guide students toward campus and community resources and academic progress.

As part of Academic and Student Affairs, the coordinator leads peer recovery initiatives, supervises coaches, tracks outcomes, and conducts outreach to reduce stigma while coordinating trainings and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required.
• Self-identify as an individual with life experience of being diagnosed with a substance use disorder.
• Must be well-established in own recovery; at least 5 years and no SUD treatment in the preceding six months.
• Experience in higher education, student services, counseling, or case management.
• Experience facilitating support groups or workshops for young adults or students.
• Familiarity with campus resources, student success programs, and community behavioral health services.
• An equivalent combination of education and recent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate peer recovery initiatives and activities to ensure alignment and effectiveness to program goals.
• Develop peer recovery support initiatives, events, and services in collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Build and maintain partnerships across campus and external community stakeholders to enhance recovery support programs.
• Assist with project implementation to ensure goals and objectives are met on schedule.
• Supervise Peer Recovery Coaches.
• Monitor program effectiveness, provide requested data aligned to grant reporting requirements.
• Develop and deliver anti-stigma presentations to the college community and public.
• Coordinate and execute informational sessions plan, promote and host training events.
• Track student progress and assist in reporting outcomes to the Director of Student Services.
• Represent the College and the network in a positive manner, including maintaining a positive attitude and ethical conduct.
• Participate in weekly meetings, conference calls to report progress, and attend trainings and workshops as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the institutional policies, procedures and state regulations.
• Travel across various campus locations.

Skills

Recovery principles

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professional boundaries

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

Associate’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Student Service the Coordinator – Peer Recovery Program will be a working coordinator who is responsible for developing all components of peer-based support and recovery program to provide guidance to students navigating substance use and/or mental health challenges. This is a vital member of the Academic and Student Affairs division and will also leverage lived experience, advocacy skills, and care coordination to serve in the role of Peer Recovery Coach helping our students access campus and community resources, maintain academic progress, and achieve personal wellness goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinator Responsibilities

• Coordinate peer recovery initiatives and activities to ensure alignment and effectiveness to program goals.
• Develop peer recovery support initiatives, events, and services in collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Build and maintain partnerships across campus and external community stakeholders to enhance recovery support programs.
• Assist with project implementation to ensure goals and objectives are met on schedule.
• Supervise Peer Recovery Coaches.
• Monitor program effectiveness, provide requested data aligned to grant reporting requirements.
• Develop and deliver anti-stigma presentations to the college community and public.
• Coordinate and execute informational sessions plan, promote and host training events.

Peer Recovery Coach Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and mentoring to students in recovery. Provide crisis support and connect students to appropriate emergencies or clinical services.
• Coordinate referrals to counseling, health services, academic support, housing, and community-based recovery programs.
• Facilitate peer support groups, workshops, and recovery-focused activities.
• Advocate and conduct outreach to students within the institution to ensure access to services and resources.
• Provide outreach and early intervention to students in the pre-contemplation or contemplation stages or experiencing recurrence of symptoms.
• Act as a liaison between students, campuses, communities, and service organizations to coordinate resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, counselors and Students Service team to prepare students be work ready upon program completion.
• Track student progress and assist in reporting outcomes to the Director of Student Services.
• Represent the College and the network in a positive manner, including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in alignment with the higher education institution's mission, codes of conduct, and ethical practices.
• Participate in weekly meetings, conference calls to report progress, and attend trainings and workshops as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the institutional policies, procedures and state regulations.
• Travel across various campus locations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in a higher education setting.
• Competent with basic computer applications and documentation systems.

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required.

Qualifications

• Self-identify as an individual with life experience of being diagnosed with a substance use disorder.
• Must be well-established in own recovery; currently in recovery a minimum of 5 years and have not received SUD treatment for the preceding six months.
• Experience in higher education, student services, counseling, or case management.
• Experience facilitating support groups or workshops for young adults or students.
• Familiarity with campus resources, student success programs, and community behavioral health services.
• In addition to the knowledge/Education, the following related work experience is typically required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent experience may be considered.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience in social work, recovery or related discipline.

License or Certification Requirements

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist.
• Valid driver’s license.

It’s important that you know who we are and what to expect!

Expectations

Employees are responsible for their actions while on the job. You are to always conduct yourself professionally and responsibly. A productive and safe workplace is everyone’s responsibility.

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

Mission

New River Community and Technical College provide accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

Values

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. Our employees are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work.

RESPECT

• Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.
• Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.
• Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.

HONESTY

• Communicate openly and truthfully.
• Take responsibility for one’s actions.
• Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.
• Make decisions based on ethical principles.

EDUCATION

• Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Facilitate the sharing of information.
• Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.
• Encourage curiosity.
• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.
• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.

COMMUNITY

• Actively engage with the local community.
• Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits.
• Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community.
• Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration.

VISION

New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

*This position is grant funded and is contingent upon the availability of continued grant funding.