What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator - Have Hope Peer Recovery Center position at Brien Center for Mental Health?
The Peer Recovery Support Center is a peer driven initiative where the community's voice will have a direct impact on steering the mission and vision of the Center. The Center will operate 50 hours a week and provide the community with a non-clinical approach to recovery, peer support, information and resources. The Center will embrace a horizontal management structure where peer staff, peer leadership teams and volunteers will work together to support the operations of the Center. The Peer Recovery Support Center will act as a centrally located hub that will allow all members of the community to access information and support as well as participate in meals, entertainment and recreational activities.
Position is Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM.
General Description
The Volunteer Coordinator will administer all aspects of the Peer Recovery Support Center’s volunteer program including recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.
Qualifications
- Lived experience preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in the recovery field preferred
- Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy preferred. Must complete within one year of hire date.
- Computer proficiency
- Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees
- Current driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle during work hours