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 preferredBe familiar with local recovery community.CARC certification preferredExperience providing harm minimization advice and information that reduces the potential negative impact on individuals and communitiesExperience 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 populationMust have valid driver's license and dependable transportation.