Community Engagement Specialist
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc, Worcester, MA, United States
Duration: Full Time
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 of experience 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.