Program Coordinator, Riverside Peer Support Program
Riverside’s Peer Support Program is a unique program that offers opportunities for consumers to provide and receive supports to enhance recovery. The Program Coordinator oversees all aspects of the program’s operations. We are seeking an energetic individual who can work independently to hire, train, and offer guidance to peer support workers; match peer support workers with consumers; comfortably interact with DMH representatives, Riverside staff, and other providers; and participate in agency committees. The ideal candidate is a Certified Peer Specialist, or an individual who has a lived history of recovery in the context of mental illness who has participated in a recognized training for learning how to provide services that promote wellness and recovery.
Requirements:
* A lived history of recovery in the context of mental illness.
* An ability to articulate Wellness/Recovery and Empowerment values.
* Related work experience; supervisory experience preferred.
* A college degree, or a high school diploma / GED and significant relevant experience.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
A driver’s license and car is required. This position is for 20 hours/week; hours will be primarily M – F daytime hours, with some flexibility required to accommodate meetings.
if you are interested contact:
Gregory Plante, Psy.D.
Associate Clinical Director
gplante@riversidecc.org
781-246-2003 ext. 236