Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist - MyPIR

Bay State Community Services • Falmouth, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Young Adult Recovery Support Specialist draws from their own lived experience of recovery and healing to inspire hope and help peers achieve their personal goals by promoting self-determination, personal responsibility, and young adult empowerment. Join this statewide movement and make a difference in the lives of young adults today! We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program!

Requirements

• Lived experience with sustained recovery
• Experience working with the young adult population, their developmental needs, feelings, physical characteristics, emotional challenges young adults experience in early recovery from SUD.
• Knowledge pertaining to available recovery resources in local Massachusetts communities
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program
• Driving is required

Responsibilities

• Use your recovery from substances to help other young people
• Provide young people a voice in their communities
• Plan recovery activities that bring young people together
• Run Young People peer support groups
• Provide education and support to young people
• Be part of a team of recovery specialists who support one another
• Organize and participate in community recovery events in your area
• Help other young people find his/her/their recovery pathway
• Be part of a statewide group of young people that are proud to be in recovery

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed