Community Based Peer Support Training and Education Coordinator
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $58,656.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short term disability
Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
403B Retirement
FSA and DCA
PFML
Employee assistance program
Bonuses and referral
Free and discounted courses to become a licensed counselor or recovery coach
Company paid CEU trainings with education days to complete CEU's
Free meals at select programs
Unmatched leave time
Job Description
High Point and Affiliated Organizations is a distinguished health and human service agency dedicated to the treatment and prevention of substance use disorders and mental illness. Based in Southeastern Massachusetts, High Point operates a broad spectrum of programs that deliver comprehensive care across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based settings. Their services extend support to survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. Central to their philosophy is the belief in the inherent goodness, worth, and dignity of every individual, with a mission focused on helping people achieve personal transformation and an improved quality of life. High Point’s community-based services include... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must always present as courteous and professional
- demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- proficient with basic computer skills and software programs including ability to learn and train HPAO's electronic medical records
- ability to work with others cooperatively and collaboratively
- understanding of substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
- understanding of boundaries and ethics
- comply with federal regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, substance abuse confidentiality regulations and HIPAA regulations
- certification in HPAO approved de-escalation program
- expertise in recovery coaching
- capacity to provide performance support for recovery coaches
- familiarity with recovery community, services and resources
- capability of building effective coach-recoveree relationships
- cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations
- participation in annual TB screening
- CPR certification
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is preferred or two (2) years' experience in human services may be substituted
- recovery coach and recovery coach supervisor trained preferred
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- proficient with basic computer skills and electronic medical records
- knowledge of recovery community, services, and resources
- understanding of substance use and mental health relationship
- certification in HPAO approved de-escalation program
- cultural competency and cross-cultural experience
- CPR certification
- ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively
Job Duties
- Compliance and working knowledge of applicable HPAO policies and procedures
- work closely with internal programs, community partners, and stakeholders to market Recovery Coach trainings
- represent the organization at conferences, community events, and professional forums
- coordinate with internal trainers, CCAR consultants, and certification bodies
- monitor training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics
- ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
- maintain accurate records of training activities, work with accounts receivable to ensure invoices are being paid, and staff certifications
- responsible for the scheduling of all training courses, ordering of workbooks
- interact with local and community service networks in a manner that enhances the public relations of the facility, and increases community services
- coordinate with other departments/facilities to enhance and ensure quality care
- attends all programmatic, organizational and committee meetings as assigned
- collaborate and participate in meetings with other community organizations to enhance communication and service delivery within the community
- promote awareness of peer support values and principles across the organization
- provide education to non-peer staff about the role and impact of peer support
- advocate for the integration of peer support into broader service delivery systems
- provide group/individual supervision to program staff and maintain supervisory notes and staff evaluations
- facilitate Recovery Coach Academy and Ethical Consideration training for recovery coaches
- provide direct client services as determined by Program Director
- maintain required billable hours and productivity based on caseload size
- must become Recovery Coach Supervisor trained and a Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator (RCP-F) within 9 months of employment
- meet with Program Director regularly
- all other duties as assigned by Program Director
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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