Peer Recovery & Wellness Program Coordinator

Peer Recovery & Wellness Program Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Coordinate programming, facilitate groups, and provide peer-to-peer supports and case management within the Recovery and Wellness Support Program in a person-centered, trauma informed manner to support individuals with skill development and resources to assist in their recovery process and increase independence, hope and recovery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  (Note:  Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Reasonable accommodations will be made.)

1. Coordinate groups, activities, and schedule for the Recovery and Wellness Support Program.
2. Provide exceptional customer service delivery to all individuals in a welcoming, hopeful and trauma informed manner.
3. Welcome and assist all individuals who access the Recovery and Wellness Support Center and services with resource acquisition needs and make appropriate referrals.
4. Assist individuals to connect with peers and communities to develop networks of support.
5. Assist individuals with making independent choices, identifying strengths, personal resources, and taking a proactive role in their recovery.
6. Facilitate support and life skills groups to help individuals with recovery, spiritual, or wellness issues.
7. Provide group and individual education on a variety of topics, including housing, finance, employment, physical health, system navigation, crisis management, decision-making, social skills, and other identified topics based on needs.
8. Lead recreational activities.
9. Develop and maintain active relationships with community partners.
10. Engage community partners to facilitate additional groups and activities.
11. Maintain a caseload and complete paperwork and documentation as required by the service definition, including but not limited to intake, assessment, plan development, plan reviews, and summary of progress.
12. Provide person-centered interventions as noted in the treatment plan.
13. Maintain knowledge of best practices, recovery principles, and group facilitation techniques.
14. Ensure a calendar of groups, educational opportunities, and recreational activities is prepared each month and provided to individuals served and other community stakeholders.
15. Conduct community outreach activities as assigned.
16. Collect and organize community resource information.
17. Adhere to confidentiality policies and procedures.
18. Meet attendance and appearance requirements per Goodwill policy.
19. Perform work activities in conformance to Goodwill values (respect, integrity, compassion, stewardship, learning, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit), immediately report any wrongdoing (unethical/improper conduct, fraud, fiscal mismanagement, etc.), embrace cultural diversity, and encourage/support others to do all the same.
20. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Self-identify as having lived experience as an individual diagnosed with a mental health or substance use disorder, or as a parent to a child with a mental health or substance use disorder
2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have demonstrated skills and competencies in treatment of individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis, demonstrated by at the one of the following:
   1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, sociology, or a related field (preferred), or
   2. Two years coursework in the human services field, or
   3. One year of recovery experience with demonstrated competencies and skills in treatment of individuals with mental health diagnosis
3. Must be able to obtain the Nebraska DHHS Peer Support Specialist Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain the certification.
4. Training and experience in group facilitation and case management is preferred.
5. Must have a valid driver’s license issued in the State of Nebraska and meet insurance requirements.

      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to communicate in spoken conversation, adequate volume speech, and have normal hearing for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
2. Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces and situations; to move safely about the work area.
3. Visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision within normal range.
4. Physical stamina to work at least eight (8) hours per day.

      MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Professional demeanor.
2. Ability to change routine in a positive manner.
3. Ability to follow through on assignments independently.
4. Excellent organizational skills.
5. Work output at a competitive level.
6. Demonstrated problem solving skills and decision making ability.
7. Stable daily work behavior.
8. Ability to maintain good work attendance.
9. Ability to respond in emergency situations.
10. Adequate personal coping skills.
11. Ability to communicate effectively using both oral and writing skills.
12. Ability to utilize the Microsoft Office programs/other software to complete required documentation and reports.

Salary : $18 - $20