Volunteer Coordinator - Have Hope Peer Recovery Center

Brien Center for Mental Health

Volunteer Coordinator - Have Hope Peer Recovery Center

North Adams, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Peer Recovery Support Center is a peer driven initiative where the community's voice will have a direct impact on steering the mission and vision of the Center. The Center will operate 50 hours a week and provide the community with a non-clinical approach to recovery, peer support, information and resources. The Center will embrace a horizontal management structure where peer staff, peer leadership teams and volunteers will work together to support the operations of the Center. The Peer Recovery Support Center will act as a centrally located hub that will allow all members of the community to access information and support as well as participate in meals, entertainment and recreational activities.

    Position is Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM.

    __ _ General Description_

    The Volunteer Coordinator will administer all aspects of the Peer Recovery Support Center’s volunteer program including recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.

    _ Qualifications_

    • Lived experience preferred
    • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
    • Experience in the recovery field preferred
    • Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy preferred. Must complete within one year of hire date.
    • Computer proficiency
    • Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees
    • Current driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle during work hours