Outreach Coordinator | Stairway Recovery

Gandara Center•Brockton, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves conducting outreach within the recovery community and supporting members in recovery from substance use disorder through a Peer-to-Peer Support model. The Outreach Coordinator will oversee recreational and social activities at the center, connect with external organizations for collaboration, and provide information and referrals to members. Responsibilities include conducting outreach through various channels such as recovery programs, correctional facilities, support networks, and networking events. The position also focuses on enhancing community awareness through media and event participation, maintaining documentation, collaborating with other support programs, and participating in workshops and data collection. The role requires flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays, and participation in monthly supervision with the Program Director.

Requirements

Knowledge in the field of substance abuse.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Be familiar with the local recovery community, Brockton area.
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required.
Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese, Bicultural encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Preferred to be in recovery for a period of no less than 2 years.

Responsibilities

Oversee all the recreational activities at Stairway to Recovery and other recovery-oriented social activities.
Provide direction and support to volunteer members that are directly supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Provide information and referrals to assist members with needed services.
Work closely with Stairway to Recovery staff to connect recovery community members with volunteer programs.
Conduct outreach to individuals within the recovery community, via recovery programs; jails, prisons, support networks and by attending networking events.
Enhance community awareness through media outreach and by attending community events with Stairway to Recovery information packets.
Keep all required documentation up to date.
Participate in an on-going collaboration with other programs providing educational, employment and medical support to people in recovery.
Participate in workshops/trainings related to wellness and recovery engagement.
Participate in coalition around south shore that works for people in recovery.
Participate in data collection for reporting and evaluation purposes.
Participate in monthly supervision with Program Director.
Be able to work flexible hours including weekends, nights and holidays.
Additional duties as needed.