Location: Marlborough, MA - "The Recovery Connection" Peer Recovery Program
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Pay rate: $17.00-$19.00/hour
Benefits:
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Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
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Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
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Generous paid time off accrual
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Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
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401k with company match up to 7%!
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Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide
The Peer Coordinator is responsible for:
- Recruiting volunteers for the Recovery Center and provides pre-service orientation and training to peer volunteers.
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Working closely with peer volunteers to plan, implement and evaluate program activities.
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Overseeing work performed by peer volunteers.
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Helping facilitate volunteer committees.
- Providing recovery coaching to participants.
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Performing case management activities regarding initial housing, job search, medical services, insurance, social services, education, etc.
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Coordinating continuing recovery referrals including scheduling of initial appointments.
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Demonstrating cultural competency in working with participants, employees, referral agencies and others from diverse ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds.
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Maintaining and preparing reports as directed.
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Assisting with crisis management and other emergencies as needed.
Qualifications:
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One year of experience in a substance abuse program preferred
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
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Must have excellent verbal, social and writing skills
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Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies
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Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting
