Peer Volunteer Coordinator - Turning Point Recovery Center
Peer Volunteer Coordinator - Turning Point Recovery Center
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Job Description
The Peer Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting training and supporting volunteers with lived experience of substance use and recovery. This role ensures that peer support is effectively integrated into recovery services creating a compassionate and empowering environment for individuals navigating their recovery journeys. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for recovery understands the value of lived experience and is skilled in program coordination and volunteer development.
*Interested candidates should submit/upload a recent professional resume along with a detailed cover letter that describes their lived experience with substance use and recovery and how that experience informs their approach to peer support.
What You Will Doing to Make a Difference...
Assist Program Director in developing strategies to increase peer volunteer retention and engagement
Assist Program Director in developing peer volunteer training programs and resources
Responsible for providing on-going training to peer volunteers
Train and support peers to develop and utilize working groups and committees
Oversee new peer groups and activity development.
Provide support resources and assistance
Responsible for coordinating with peer volunteers
Match peer volunteers with appropriate roles based on their skills and interests
Coordinate peer volunteer schedules and ensure coverage for operating hours of the Center
Lead peer volunteer meetings and gatherings
Important Health and Wellness Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEUs for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC LMFT LADC CARC LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Lived experience with sustained recovery is required
Must have attended the DPH-BSAS 5-day Recovery Coach Academy CARC certification is preferred.
Respects and advocates for all paths to recovery
Experience with event and resource coordination is required
Understanding of the recovery process is required
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Have a deep understanding of the principles of peer support and recovery
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias discrimination or harassment of any kind and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race ethnicity religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Employment Type
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