Peer Coordinator Job Listing at Spectrum in Southbridge, MA (Job ID Req #3641)

Description

Since 1969, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc . has been a leader in the field behavioral/mental health treatment. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of services to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorder or mental health issues. We assist our clients in achieving sobriety, sustaining recovery, and fulfilling personal goals in order that they may lead healthier, more productive lives. At Spectrum Health Systems, we take great pride in our organization and in our work. We believe that providing the highest quality service and ensuring that our actions and behaviors are always client-focused place our organization ahead of the rest.

Location: Peer Recovery Center – Southbridge, MA

Schedule: Full-time. 40 hours a week. 

Pay rate: $17.00-$19.00

Benefits: 

• Health, dental, vision insurance 
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with company contribution 
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma, or GED required.
• 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 evening shift may be required.

Peer Coordinator: 

• Recruits volunteers for the Recovery Center and provides pre-service orientation and training to peer volunteers.
• Works closely with peer volunteers to plan, implement and evaluate program activities.
• Oversees work performed by peer volunteers.
• Helps facilitate volunteer committees.
• Provides recovery coaching to participants.
• Performs case management activities regarding initial housing, job search, medical services, insurance, social services, education, etc.
• Coordinates continuing recovery referrals including scheduling of initial appointments.
• Demonstrates cultural competency in working with participants, employees, referral agencies and others from diverse ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds.
• Maintains and prepares reports as directed.
• Assists with crisis management and other emergencies as needed.

Spectrum Health Systems is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability,sex, sexual orientation or national origin.