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West Virginia University Peer Recovery Support Specialist - WVU Collegiate Recovery in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description The WVU Collegiate Recovery Program at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. About the Opportunity This position will facilitate weekly non-clinical recovery support groups and meetings and provide one-on-one peer recovery coaching sessions for students seeking support. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs What You'll Do Routinely email or message students who have sought support services for check-ins Maintain weekly office hours at Serenity Place to be available for drop-in meetings Plan, promote, and execute regular educational sessions and informational events designed to help combat stigma related to addiction and recovery and increase awareness of WVU Collegiate Recovery Conduct outreach visits to identified community and state partners Build and enhance partnerships between campus and community stakeholders Work with other WVU CRP staff members to plan and host sober social events and other community-building events Collaborate with internal and external partners to connect students with additional resources and support Assist in the planning and implementation of Naloxone training events Work with WVU CRP Director and Program Coordinator to plan and deliver regular Recovery Ally trainings Participate in ongoing trainings, webinars, conferences, and more to increase skills and knowledge Guide students in developing individualized recovery plans, including elements such as setting goals, enhancing skills, and improving overall well-being Work alongside WVU CRP Program Coordinator to learn how to navigate academic systems and procedures and use knowledge gained to more effectively support students Track student engagement, including total peer one-on-one and support meetings, follow-up rates, attendance at events, student outcomes, and more Provide monthly data reports to WVU CRP Director and Program Coordinator Submit all required grant reports by established deadlines Maintain practices and support that are trauma-informed and culturally responsive Meet with WVU CRP Program Coordinator weekly Provide regular progress updates and reports to WVU CRP Director Always adhere to all PRSS standards and ethics Develop a strong working knowledge of WVU CRP and follow all policies, procedures, and community standards Provide mentorship, training, and support to WVU CRP student workers and interns Serve as a positive and respectful... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.