Boston Regional Coordinator - MOAR

Description

The Regional Coordinator represents MOAR in the Boston region, working with the recovery community and other partners. The Regional Coordinator creates Action for Recovery Teams (ARTs) by engaging new members, sustaining current members, and developing volunteer opportunities. This position will facilitate meetings, support training, and guide peer support activities. They will maintain the organizational mission and values in all related projects and will ensure inclusivity and diversity in the peer-to-peer network.

You will be doing the following to make a difference:

• Develop and coordinate Action for Recovery Teams 

• Recruit, orient and develop peer volunteers

• Provide ongoing support for volunteers and members

• Prepare agendas and support materials for volunteers

• Facilitate peer, community, and policymaker educational meetings and events

• Assist with ongoing development, operation, and support of peer driven services

• Support implementation of MOAR projects

• Fulfill quality assurance and administrative functions by gathering data to complete weekly reporting documentation

• Attend scheduled staff, committee, and supervision meetings and MOAR events

• Share information with Communication Coordinator for development of newsletters and other communications

Requirements

• Lived experience in personal recovery for a minimum of two years 

• Knowledgeable and supportive of multiple pathways of recovery

• Proven expertise in the addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery continuum of care

• Two to five years of progressive (forward thinking/innovative) experience with addiction recovery community organizing and support services

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in human services or related degree with a minimum of two years professional experience OR 

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Concur, and ADP

• Community organizing experience

• Knowledge of the recovery and peer movement, including problem gambling recovery

• Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations

• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, presentation, event planning, and community organizing 

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, inclusive of social media

• Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) a plus

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the region

• Ability to work nights and weekends

Benefits 

• Benefits package begins on the first day of employment

• 35 days paid time off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)

We Offer

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield health and dental insurance 

• Eye-Med vision benefits 

• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance 

• Medical flexible spending account and dependent care account

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Retirement plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

• Student loan forgiveness assistance 

• Tuition assistance

• Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

• Monthly agency-wide trainings (includes CEU’s for obtaining/retaining license – LMHC, 

LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

• Supervision for licensure and specializations

• Immediate access to comprehensive online self-paced CEU trainings

• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.