Peer Coordinator

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:

• 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.