Peer Recovery Support Coordinator

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Duties & Responsibilities:

Recovery Scholars & Student Engagement

Reports to: Lauren de Treville Powell

The Peer Recovery Support Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director to develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve recovery programming and peer support services for students participating in Rams in Recovery and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars Program (RSP).

This position serves as the primary coordinator for the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program, student engagement initiatives, and the Virginia Collegiate Recovery Scholars (VACRS) LEADS Program. The coordinator is responsible for building sustainable systems, supporting student leadership development, strengthening recovery programming, coordinating major student experiences, and continuously improving resources that enhance student success.

The position emphasizes student-centered service, collaboration, project management, continuous improvement, and recovery-oriented leadership.

• Coordinate all aspects of the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program each semester, including, student interviews and onboarding, seminar registration and assignment, registration forms, orientation and surveys and other student communication.

• Collaborate with facilitators to track attendance, evaluate seminars, and develop resources.

• Lead program recruitment efforts on and off campus

• Work with financial services to process scholarships for students.

• Develop and lead seminars

• Develop leadership and professional development programming for participants.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for seminar administration and student support.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standardized resources, workflows, templates, timelines, and documentation systems that support consistent and sustainable administration of the Recovery Scholars Seminar Program.

• Represent Rams in Recovery professionally on campus and within the community.

• Support student engagement and outreach initiatives including but not limited to community meetings, Recovery Ally training and naloxone training.

• Supporting Naloxone education initiatives

• Lead or support weekend and evening programming as needed

• Provide recovery coaching to individuals participating in the Rams in Recovery program.

• Document coaching sessions.

• Engage in continuing education to improve coaching skills and maintain certification.

• Lead professional development sessions for fellow peer recovery specialists

Student Trips & Special Events

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of signature annual student experiences including registration, lodging assignments, documentation, student communication and transportation.

• Managing liability and minimize risk associated with student trips.

• Working with supervisor to manage annual budget

• Develop standardized systems that improve the efficiency and sustainability of annual trips.

Administrative Duties

• Work with supervisor to develop and implement strategic plan specific to program area

• Maintain proper training in customer service, crisis intervention, and other university policies and procedures

• Continue professional growth by reading current research and attending conferences/trainings

• Participate in Division and University-wide events as needed

• Assist with daily operations of the recovery clubhouse

Qualifications:

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