Peer Volunteer Coordinator

The Peer Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers with lived experience of substance use and recovery. This role ensures that peer support is effectively integrated into recovery services, creating a compassionate and empowering environment for individuals navigating their recovery journeys. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for recovery, understands the value of lived experience, and is skilled in program coordination and volunteer development. 

*Interested candidates should submit/upload a recent professional resume along with a detailed cover letter that describes their lived experience with substance use and recovery, and how that experience informs their approach to peer support. 

What You Will Doing to Make a Difference...

· Assist Program Director in developing strategies to increase peer volunteer retention and engagement

· Assist Program Director in developing peer volunteer training programs and resources

· Responsible for providing on-going training to peer volunteers

· Train and support peers to develop and utilize working groups and committees

· Oversee new peer groups and activity development. 

· Provide support, resources, and assistance

· Responsible for coordinating with peer volunteers

· Match peer volunteers with appropriate roles based on their skills and interests

· Coordinate peer volunteer schedules and ensure coverage for operating hours of the Center 

· Lead peer volunteer meetings and gatherings

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

Eye-Med Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

· Lived experience with sustained recovery is required 

· Must have attended the DPH-BSAS 5-day Recovery Coach Academy, CARC certification is preferred. 

· Respects and advocates for all paths to recovery 

· Experience with event and resource coordination is required 

· Understanding of the recovery process is required 

· Strong organizational and communication skills. 

· Have a deep understanding of the principles of peer support and recovery 

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contact Information:

recruitment@baystatecs.org

857-374-5669