Recovery Mentor Program Coordinator, Center for Addiction Recovery, Prevention

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kennesaw State University seeks a Recovery Mentor Program Coordinator to provide coordination, peer mentoring, and recovery support for students aiming for sustainable recovery. This role supports education, outreach, and resource connections on campus in a collegiate setting.

The position involves coordinating events, tracking participation, and collaborating with program leaders to enhance recovery education and services for students at KSU.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates peer support for students in recovery from opioid use disorders, substance use, and other addictive disorders.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Project management

Written communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Health Ed, Communications, Public Relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Recovery Mentor Program Coordinator, Center for AddictionRecovery, Prevention & Education

Job ID: 305053

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and valuesof respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Weare searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State Universityin our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities)

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides coordination, peer mentoring, and recovery support toindividuals working toward sustainable recovery in a collegiateenvironment. Provides support and resources to students in recoveryfrom substance use, opioid use disorders, and other addictivedisorders, as well as those seeking recovery services. Assists withadministrative activities, program coordination, projectmanagement, and educational initiatives. Develops and implementsmarketing and social media outreach related to substance useeducation, prevention, and recovery. Serves as a liaison and peermentor, connecting students with appropriate recovery education,resources, and support.

This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding which is currently secured throughJune 30, 2027. Employment thereafter will be conditional based oncontinued availability of funding.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and provides peer support to an assigned cohort ofstudents in recovery from opioid use disorders, substance use, andother addictive disorders
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates educational events,trainings, and workshops related to addictive disorders andsubstance use prevention
• Assists Collegiate Recovery Program leader and staff inresponding to student inquiries
• Connects students with appropriate personnel regarding a varietyof issues, such as financial aid, personal concerns, housingchallenges, and the development of skills that support studentsuccess
• Provides peer supports regarding personal, academic, and socialneeds of students in recovery, such as self-awareness, life skills,goal setting, on-campus living, and sober events
• Implements and coordinates the development of marketingmaterials to promote addiction recovery programs on campus and onvarious social media platforms
• Assists in tracking and analyzing key metrics to assess theimpact of program
• Maintains timely and complete program records, tracksparticipation metrics, and assists with assessment and reportingefforts to support program evaluation
• Assists department program managers with administrative tasks,fundraising and volunteer coordination, project management, andeducation programs

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in Psychology, Public Health, Health Education,Communications, Public Relations or related field

Other Required Qualifications:

• Current, valid unrestricted driver's license
• CARES (Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist)Prevention Specialist-Addictive Disease or eligible within three(3) months as a condition of employment

Required Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in addiction, recovery, behavioralhealth, or a related field, preferably in a higher educationsetting. Relevant internship, student assistantship, or graduateassistantship experience may be considered. Lived experience withrecovery and demonstrated experience providing peer support, mentorship, or sponsorship within a recovery setting

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications:

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a related field

Preferred Experience:

• Intermediate experience with social media platforms includingFacebook, Instagram, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES:

• Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPPArequirements
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meetingassigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and understanding of addiction, recovery, and thecontinuum of care for substance use disorders
• Knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance use and otheraddictive disorders

SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management, and presentationskills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated withthe position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair andrespectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, andin accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy,and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of ordiscrimination against any person because of race, color, sex(including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditionsrelated to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, geneticinformation, disability, or veteran or military status by anymember of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with aUniversity program or activity, or in a manner that creates ahostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under theprovisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants foremployment or admission or other third parties should contact theOffice of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225,[e-mail].

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced + Education & DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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