What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Coordinator -3838 position at Spectrum Health Systems?
Location: Peer Recovery Center (“The Recovery Connection”) – Marlborough, MA
- 401k with company contribution
- Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment
- One year of experience in substance addiction program preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
- Must have excellent verbal, social, and writing skills.
- 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.
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.
applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability,sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
Other details
- Job Family :Direct Care
- Job Function :Direct Care I
- Pay Type :Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate :$18.00
- Max Hiring Rate :$18.00
Salary : $17 - $18
