Peer Coordinator (10 hours) job in Lawrence at Spectrum Health Systems

*This is an excellent opportunity for someone with lived experience and at least 3 years of active recovery.
 
Location: New Beginnings Peer Recovery Center – Lawrence, MA
 

Schedule: Part-time, 10 hours per week.

Pay rate: $16.00/per hour
 

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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of a high school diploma required.
• One year of experience in a substance abuse 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 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.

Benefits:

• 401k with company contribution
• Sick time accrual
• Discounts on a wide array of entertainment/services

Since 1969, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. has been a leader in the field of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. We’re looking for employees who are interested in helping others, saving lives, changing futures, and being proud of the company they work for.

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. 

• Job Family Direct Care
• Job Function Direct Care I
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $16.00
• Required Education High School