Job description

ADVOCACY UNLIMITED, INC.
Recovery Support Specialist Program Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Advocacy Unlimited offers education, advocacy, and support in the areas of mental health, addiction, and trauma. Our peer-led holistic approach encourages individual growth, protects human rights, and informs systems transformation. We use our direct lived experience to inform our approach.

Recovery Support Specialist Coordinator

The role of Recovery Support Specialist Program Coordinator serves as an integral part of the Advocacy and Education Department of Advocacy Unlimited. The RSS Coordinator publicizes, organizes, and co-facilitates a quarterly 10-session RSS training, and serves as a community resource, point of contact and advocate for our growing number of graduates and alumni. This position requires a passion for the peer movement, strong communication skills, and the willingness to network with community partners to carry the message of Advocacy Unlimited.

The RSS Coordinator is an important public face of Advocacy Unlimited. For this reason, it is critical that the RSS Coordinator is reliable, courteous, helpful, outgoing, and highly knowledgeable about the organization. This position will also require the Coordinator to be a self-starter, take full initiative for screening, enrolling, and mentoring RSS students, and work independently and creatively to help Advocacy Unlimited meet its contractual obligations.

FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYMENT: 37.5 Regularly Scheduled Hours per week, not to exceed 40 Hours, Annual Salary $47,500, and 180 Day Introductory Period with Performance Evaluation at the conclusion of this period. Inclusive of Benefits outlined in the Advocacy Unlimited Personnel Handbook.

REPORTS TO: Program Director, Advocacy and Education

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Implement and coordinate RSS trainings, including all administrative support necessary to schedule and carry out

RSS trainings: locate venues; retain co-facilitators; publicize upcoming trainings; accept student applications and communicate with students about upcoming classes; make sure all materials are provided for the class; record attendance and completion of RSS class; record exam pass data.

• Retain co-facilitators, speakers and resources for RSS training.
• Co-facilitate RSS training.
• Promote post-class employment career development, including establishing or maintaining connections to organizations that hire RSS; publicize job openings to RSS graduates; notify RSS graduates of CEU obligations and opportunities.
• Stay updated on developments affecting peer-recovery and establish community outreach. Make sure all current

RSS standards are being met.

• Engage with outside consultant to update curriculum as necessary.
• Ensure that all feedback from classes is collected and made available for action.
• Hold periodic support meetings for RSS graduates.
• Maintain database of all completed trainings for certifications offered across Advocacy and Education department, not limited to RSS.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in an area of study related to behavioral health, or equivalent experience 3+ years.

Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist. Personal experience overcoming struggles in life surrounding mental health, addiction, and trauma.

Experience organizing and facilitating events such as educational seminars, trainings or certifications.

Experience with administrative/program support, and evaluation.

Ability to promote basic self-care practices and speak to the benefits of self-regulatory techniques.

Recovery-oriented, inclusive, and leads by example.

High Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; ability to organize virtual events.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Flexible and open to experience.

Must have clean driving record, up to date motor vehicle insurance and current driver’s license. Must have access to a reliable and clean vehicle for statewide travel.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Email resume and a cover letter for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Britain, CT 06051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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