What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Coordinator position at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.?
Location: Peer Recovery Program located in Worcester, MA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Pay rate: $17.00-$20.00/hour
Benefits:
Health, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k with company contribution
Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment
Qualifications:
Minimum education of a high school diploma required.
One year of experience in a substance abuse program preferred.
Recovery Coach Certified. If not, must agree to work towards certification
Personal recovery experience is preferred
Must have driver's license and a vehicle to get around or working towards obtaining both
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Must have excellent verbal, social and writing skills.
Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment 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.
The Peer Coordinator is responsible for:
Recruiting volunteers to work in the Recovery Center.
Providing 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 to facilitate volunteer committees.
Providing recovery coaching to participants.
Helping to facilitate support groups.
Performing case management activities regarding initial housing, job search, medical services, insurance, social services, education, etc.
Salary : $17 - $20
