TITLE: Peer Recovery Specialist- Recovery Support Center
LOCATION: Pier Recovery Center in Hyannis, MA
HOURS: Full-time
We're looking for a RECOVERY RESOURCE SPECIALIST who is responsible for the daily operations of an active recovery support center that develops and maintains peer-to-peer support services and activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance use. The recovery support center is encompassed in peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long-term recovery.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Responsible for daily operations and administrative duties.
- Manages peer supports and peer activities, including Recovery groups and Telephone Support.
- Responsible for data collection and submission of reports.
- Assists with budget development and fiscal management.
- Assists with grant writing as needed.
- Acts as the liaison to the Advisory Board.
- Educating the community on the impact of the stigma of addiction.
- Networking with the MA Recovery Support Centers and MOAR (MA Organization for Addiction Recovery).
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community.
- Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 2 years of solid recovery or have lived experience as an individual affected by substance abuse in the family.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Have a valid driver’s license and own a vehicle.
- Have strong interpersonal boundaries.
- Have better than average experience using a computer and required software.
- Have experience and knowledge of Cape Cod and The Islands community, its organizations, and service providers.
- MUST HAVE A VALID MASSACHUSETTS DRIVER’S LICENSE AND THE VEHICLE IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.
Required Experience
BENEFITS:
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days a year
The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.