Position: Peer Support     32 Hours a week

 We are happy to announce the posting of an open position here at The NRC! Qualified persons interested in applying please e-mail your resume and cover letter to our Program Director John Sullivan at jsullivan@wmtcinfo.org by August 30, 2024. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Thank you!

Responsibilities Include:

 Support to Peers in the Center

·         Create and support a safe and welcoming space that reflects a sense of belonging and the Consortium’s organizational values

·         Model Northampton Recovery Center’s Code of Ethics, Mission, and Vision  

·         Support peer involvement, meeting each member where they are at, using motivational interviewing, appreciative inquiry and active listening to discover their interests

§  Sit and talk with peers, engage them, find out their interests

§  Support peers with locating resources, recovery pathways, and recovery communities

§  Support and mentor peers with skill building; such as computers skills, communication skills, and leadership skills, etc.

§  Make calls to peers who haven’t been attending, follow up as appropriate

Maintain an attractive, clean and safe environment

·         Prepare the space as needed for opening, prepare the space for closing daily

·         Scan NRC spaces daily and address concerns as needed

·         Provide training to those doing cleaning

Team with other Peer Support Employees and related staff to support/mentor/connect peers with volunteer programs and events such as;

Volunteer Peer Leadership/Resource Team

·         Social Committees

·         Volunteer Recognition

Data Collection

·         Ensure all that are visiting the space sign in

·         Assist with entry of sign in sheet to computer system

 Surveys

·         Make sure that surveys are available to peer members

·         Ensure survey participation through discussions with peers and announcements

Professional Development

·         Learn about and apply best practices with Peer-Participatory Model

·         Attend regular supervision meetings

·         Attend regular Staff Meetings

·         Attend relevant trainings including Narcan, First Aid, CPR, facilitation training, trauma sensitive trainings, social justice related, and other identified relevant topics as needed

Travel Requirements Occasional travel within Massachusetts

Skills and Qualifications

·         Lived experience in substance use recovery

·         Able to work effectively as part of a team

·         Demonstrated commitment to social justice

·         Demonstrated leadership ability

·         Knowledge of Recovery values

·         Understanding of creating conditions for trauma informed engagement

·         Strong understanding of and experience with Peer-Participatory Model

·         Strong communication skills, especially with mutually respectful and compassionate relationships

·         Ability to attend to multiple tasks smoothly with ability to prioritize demands of attention and time

·         Solid problem-solving skills, including knowing when to seek assistance

·         Northampton Recover Center receptionist training or similar experience

·         Valid Massachusetts driver’s license

·         Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

 Must have ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends and holidays

 Supervised by: Program Director

 Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Program Director John Sullivan at jsullivan@wmtcinfo.org by August 30, 2024. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Thank you!