Spectrum Health Systems
Job Details
Job Location
Worcester, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$18.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services Description
Location:
Worcester, MA - Peer Recovery Program Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional Saturdays Pay rate:
$18.00-$19.00/hour Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement 401k with company contribution Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment
The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for Educating the public about addiction and the multiple pathways to Recovery, recruiting participants, and networking with community-based organizations in collaboration with peer volunteers. Assisting Young Adults on their pathway to Recovery/or help maintain a strong Recovery.
Qualifications
Qualifications: One year ofexperience in a substance abuse program preferred Be familiar with local recovery community. CARC certification preferred Experience providing harm minimization advice and information that reduces the potential negative impact on individuals and communities Experience with the provision of support that is structured, focused and time-limited to the point of entry with clients waiting to access appropriate treatment /support services generated from contacts with the street population Must have valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
Job Location
Worcester, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$18.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services Description
Location:
Worcester, MA - Peer Recovery Program Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional Saturdays Pay rate:
$18.00-$19.00/hour Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement 401k with company contribution Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment
The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for Educating the public about addiction and the multiple pathways to Recovery, recruiting participants, and networking with community-based organizations in collaboration with peer volunteers. Assisting Young Adults on their pathway to Recovery/or help maintain a strong Recovery.
Qualifications
Qualifications: One year ofexperience in a substance abuse program preferred Be familiar with local recovery community. CARC certification preferred Experience providing harm minimization advice and information that reduces the potential negative impact on individuals and communities Experience with the provision of support that is structured, focused and time-limited to the point of entry with clients waiting to access appropriate treatment /support services generated from contacts with the street population Must have valid driver's license and dependable transportation.