Recovery Programs Coordinator

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Student Wellness envisions a thriving campus culture that is safe, equitable and well. As a health promotion and prevention office, we educate, advocate, support and promote individual and community health and well-being. Through partnerships with other campus departments, community agencies, student organizations, and peer mentors, we use evidence-informed public health strategies to foster an environment that creates, emphasizes, and supports healthy choices and positive decision making regarding health, safety, and wellness. We are a high performing office that utilizes a holistic, topic-integrated, and evidence-based comprehensive approach to wellness, and are seeking experienced professionals to join our interdisciplinary team.

The Recovery Programs Coordinator will provide strategic vision, development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence based collegiate recovery initiatives, services and outreach efforts, as well as other well-being related programs. These efforts are delivered within the context of our Dimensions of Wellness, as well as holistic wellness and health promotion endeavors, often working with intersecting topics such as stress reduction, mindfulness, sleep health, nutrition, healthy relationships, alcohol and other drug & violence prevention, and other related student health and well-being indicators. The Coordinator will also provide individual support for students and families in or seeking recovery.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

* Ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, team oriented and highly collaborative workspace environment.
* Understanding of and/or experience within a recovery community (12-step, SMART, Refuge, Self-defined, etc.).
* Demonstrated commitment to supporting of multiple pathways of recovery (including abstinent based, harm reduction, medication supported, use management, and other individualized approaches).
* In depth understanding of the interconnectedness of recovery, prevention, harm reduction and treatment in supporting individuals' overall well-being.
* Strong coaching and advising skills, with a positive, optimistic perspective, and a motivational, inspirational, and encouraging approach.
* Experience implementing group, and/or population based educational trainings and interventions.

* Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, higher education, or a related skills transferable field, as well as updated certifications and licenses as appropriate to field of study/discipline.
* Peer Support Certification or a willingness to pursue
* One (1) or more years of related, progressively responsible, program development and/or student support efforts experience, preferably within a higher education environment. Two years of related graduate experience will be considered as one full year of experience.
* Prior experience running recovery and substance related groups a plus.
* Previous work with established collegiate recovery communities.
* Understanding/passion for promoting holistic wellness as model for engaging students in recovery.
* Ability to practice problem-solving skills in analyzing health and wellness needs of emerging adults, especially high-achieving college students.
* Ability to work independently and exercise critical and analytical thinking skills to address student and developing staff needs.
* Strong Multi-tasking project management, assessment, report writing, and social media/communications skills.
* Experience with engaging diverse collegiate student populations, community organizing, and/or community building.
* Experience in stigma reduction messaging and campaign development.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.