Peer Coordinator

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems is seeking a Peer Coordinator to oversee peer recovery programs in Lawrence, MA. The role requires recruiting and training volunteers, facilitating program activities, and providing coaching to participants in a culturally competent manner. Successful candidates will possess a high school diploma and ideally have experience in substance addiction programs. Full-time hours with evening and weekend availability are essential.

Benefits

401k with company contribution

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Qualifications

• Must have a driver's license & vehicle.
• One year of experience in substance addiction program preferred.
• Weekends and night shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting volunteers for the Recovery Center and providing pre-service orientation and training.
• Overseeing work performed by peer volunteers and coordinating referrals.
• Providing recovery coaching and maintaining reports.

Skills

Communication

Cultural Competency

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Description

Location: Lawrence, MA. Peer Recovery Program

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. evenings & weekend hours may be required

Pay rate: $18.00-$19.00/hour

Benefits

• 401k with company contribution
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment
  
  

The Peer Coordinator Is Responsible For

• Recruiting volunteers for the Recovery Center and provides pre-service orientation and training to peer volunteers.
• Working closely with peer volunteers to plan, implement and evaluate program activities.
• Overseeing work performed by peer volunteers.
• Helping facilitate volunteer committees.
• Providing recovery coaching to participants.
• Performing case management activities regarding initial housing, job search, medical services, insurance, social services, education, etc.
• Coordinating continuing recovery referrals including scheduling of initial appointments.
• Demonstrating cultural competency in working with participants, employees, referral agencies and others from diverse ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds.
• Maintaining and preparing reports as directed.
• Assisting with crisis management and other emergencies as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of experience in substance addiction program preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Must have a driver's license & vehicle
• Must attend a full week training (Recovery Coach Academy)
• Must display the use of appropriate independent judgement to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting.
• Weekends and night shift may be required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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