Collegiate Recovery Peer Support Specialist

Marshall University•Huntington, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves facilitating recovery-oriented group and individual supportive intervention services for students and community members. The role includes conducting outreach, providing early intervention for individuals in various stages of change or experiencing symptom recurrence, and planning/promoting training events. The specialist will also speak publicly to combat stigma, assist individuals in crisis, and work with college faculty, staff, and administration to develop support for students. Key responsibilities include linking students with resources, building campus and community partnerships, and acting as a liaison between various entities. The role also involves assisting with project implementation, participating in trainings and certification, adhering to ethical codes, reporting progress, collecting assessments, developing treatment plans, submitting data, preparing reports, and managing administrative tasks. The specialist will help individuals set goals, create recovery plans, and develop skills for sustained recovery. A working knowledge of center policies and procedures is required, along with representing the institution positively. There is a 6-month probationary period, and the successful candidate may mentor student workers.

Requirements

Adhere to the code of ethics for PRSS at all times
Gain a working knowledge of center policies, procedures and regulations and the center’s service delivery model
Represent the school and the network in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with the higher education institution’s missions, codes of conduct and ethical practices

Nice To Haves

Successful candidate may be in a mentoring position of student workers

Responsibilities

Facilitate recovery oriented group and individual supportive intervention services with students and community members (as approved by direct supervisor)
Conduct outreach visits to an assigned area
Provide outreach and early intervention to individuals in the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages of change as well as those experiencing symptoms of a recurrence of symptoms
Plan, Promote & Host training events and informational sessions related to the recovery program
Deliver remarks and speak to the public to combat stigma
Assist individuals in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health and other problems
Work on college campuses and with faculty, staff and administration to develop support for students
Link students with support groups, treatment programs and other community resources
Build and maintain partnerships across campus and communities
Act as an liaison between students, campuses, communities and service organizations
Report to the supervisor and project coordinator
Assist with the implementation of project activities to ensure that the program goals, objectives, activities are met at specified stages in timeline
Participate in trainings and the certification process
Adhere to the code of ethics for PRSS at all times
Participate in weekly conference calls to report on progress
Collect recovery capital assessments and develop recovery treatment plans
Collect and submit required data, prepare written reports and other administrative tasks as required
Assist individuals served with setting goals, creating and monitoring individualized change/recovery plans and working toward developing skills to attain and sustain recovery
Complete reports, paperwork and time sheets
Gain a working knowledge of center policies, procedures and regulations and the center’s service delivery model
Represent the school and the network in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with the higher education institution’s missions, codes of conduct and ethical practices
Complete other duties as assigned