Community Engagement Specialist

Overview

Community Engagement Specialist – Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.

Location: Worcester, MA - Peer Recovery Program

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional Saturdays

Pay rate: $18.00-$19.00/hour

Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance;
Paid time off;
Tuition reimbursement; 401k with company contribution;
Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

• Educating the public about addiction and the multiple pathways to Recovery, recruiting participants, and networking with community-based organizations in collaboration with peer volunteers.
• Assisting Young Adults on their pathway to Recovery or helping maintain a strong Recovery.

• One year of experience in a substance abuse program preferred
• Be familiar with local recovery community
• CARC certification preferred
• Experience providing harm minimization advice and information that reduces the potential negative impact on individuals and communities
• Experience with the provision of support that is structured, focused and time-limited to the point of entry with clients waiting to access appropriate treatment/support services generated from contacts with the street population
• Must have valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

• Other
• Mental Health Care