Peer Recovery Support Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a Peer Recovery Support Coordinator to support students in Rams in Recovery and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars program. The role partners with the Assistant Director to develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve recovery programming and peer support services for students participating in Rams in Recovery and VACRS LEADS.

The coordinator leads the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program, engages students, builds leadership capacity,

Qualifications

Eligibility to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and obtain certification within 1 year of employment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and recovery-oriented practice.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program each semester, including interviews, onboarding, registration, and surveys.
Develop and lead seminars and leadership development programming for participants.
Support Recovery Scholars and Rams in Recovery student engagement and events.
Manage student trips, budgeting, risk, and logistics for major experiences.
Maintain standardized resources, workflows, and documentation systems for program administration.
Provide recovery coaching, document sessions, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Job description

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Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

To support students in the RecoveryScholars program and to grow that program ensuring students accessto education and recovery supports.

Recovery Scholars & Student Engagement

Reports to

Lauren de Treville Powell

Position Purpose

The Peer Recovery Support Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director to develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve recovery programming and peer support services for students participating in Rams in Recovery and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars Program (RSP). This position serves as the primary coordinator for the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program, student engagement initiatives, and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars (VACRS) LEADS Program. The coordinator is responsible for building sustainable systems, supporting student leadership development, strengthening recovery programming, coordinating major student experiences, and continuously improving resources that enhance student success. The position emphasizes student-centered service, collaboration, project management, continuous improvement, and recovery-oriented leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

Recovery Scholars Program Administration & Outreach

Coordinate all aspects of the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program each semester, including, student interviews and onboarding, seminar registration and assignment, registration forms, orientation and surveys and other student communication.
Collaborate with facilitators to track attendance, evaluate seminars, and develop resources.
Lead program recruitment efforts on and off campus
Work with financial services to process scholarships for students.
Develop and lead seminars
Develop leadership and professional development programming for participants.
Serve as the primary point of contact for seminar administration and student support.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standardized resources, workflows, templates, timelines, and documentation systems that support consistent and sustainable administration of the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program.

Recovery Programming & Student Engagement

Represent Rams in Recovery professionally on campus and with the in the community.
Support student engagement and outreach initiatives including but not limited to community meetings, Recovery Ally training and naloxone training.
Supporting Naloxone education initiatives
Lead or support weekend and evening programming as needed

Recovery Coaching

Provide recovery coaching to individuals participating in the Rams in Recovery program.
Document coaching sessions.
Engage in continuing education to improve coaching skills and maintain certification.
Lead professional development sessions for fellow peer recovery specialists

Student Trips & Special Events

Manage and coordinate all aspects of signature annual student experiences including registration, lodging assignments, documentation, student communication and transportation.
Managing liability and minimize risk associated with student trips.
Working with supervisor to manage annual budget
Develop standardized systems that improve the efficiency and sustainability of annual trips.

Administrative Duties

Work with supervisor to develop and implement strategic plan specific to program area
Maintain proper training in customer service, crisis intervention, and other university policies and procedures
Continue professional growth by reading current research and attending conferences/trainings
Participate in Division and University-wide events as needed
Assist with daily operations of the recovery clubhouse

Minimum Qualifications

Eligibility to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist(CPRS). Must obtain certification within 1 year of employment
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum one year of experience providing peer recovery support in clinical or non-clinical settings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work 1 evening per week, plus up to 6 weekend events or trips per year, plus monthly evening special events
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience coordinating programs or events
Experience facilitating groups or trainings
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and recovery-oriented practice

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Bachelor's degree or higher in a social work, psychology or related helping field
Three or more years providing Peer Recovery Services
Experience working with collegiate recovery
Naloxone Trainer
Experience supervising students or peer leaders

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Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planningand savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status

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Restricted Position

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