Training Coordinator

Description

Title:  Peer Training Institute Coordinator 

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports To: Senior Director, Recovery Supports & Training

Location: Next Step Resource & Recovery Center; 56 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

Position Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this role is generally $52,000-56,000 annually, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes generous paid time off (4 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, personal, and sick time), medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits including employer provided basic life insurance and employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement after 1 year of employment, a retirement plan that includes employer matching, and more!

Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) drives dramatic improvements in the health of New Yorkers by feeding people who are hungry, healing families broken apart by violence, and bridging the gaps between people and the compassionate health care they deserve. CHASI provides outreach, education, prevention, and direct support services for populations most affected by health disparities – people with low or no income, low-income people with chronic illnesses, people with criminal justice involvement, people who use drugs, domestic violence survivors, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

CHASI’s Next Step Resource and Recovery Center provides opportunities for people in all stages and forms of recovery to deliver and attend individual and group support activities, initiate and conduct outreach, and events celebrating recovery and reducing stigma associated with substance use. The Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It hosts several services, including Recovery Center peer-driven individual and group recovery services, counseling and case management, overdose prevention services, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented community outreach, education, and the CHASI Peer Training Institute. The Peer Training Institute is designed to promote professional growth and development for people in recovery from substance use and support the institutions that hire them. Currently, the Peer Training Institute includes training opportunities in the areas of Peer Recovery Coaching (CRPA - Certified Recovery Peer Advocate), Administration, and Janitorial. This position also includes supervision of at least one Training Specialist.

The Training Institute Coordinator will serve as the lead trainer and coordinator of the CHASI Peer Training Institute and the lead organizer and point of contact for the newly established CHASI Alumni Association. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as training lead for the CHASI Peer Institute roster of trainings, including the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy, Peer Ethics, and Medication-Supported Recovery.
• Support curriculum development and evaluation of training modules related to harm reduction, trauma informed care, substance use, recovery support, thriving in the workplace, and skills for working with clients.
• Schedule and coordinate training offerings from CHASI, as well as those that may be offered by partner organizations. 
• Provide direct supervision and development to training staff. 
• Register students through required systems (FOR-NYC and Protraxx).
• Co-facilitate informational sessions for students throughout the application process. 
• Develop and deliver training agenda and activities. 
• Maintain all files and complete data entry and routine reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.  
• Attending training as needed to ensure competency in service delivery, both in content and skills, and maintain credentialing, to ensure the success of the Peer Training Institute. Conduct online research and attend continuing education programs/seminars designed to enhance professional competence.
• Promote the Training Institute via in-reach and outreach efforts. Develop and maintain relationships with local community providers and groups serving people with substance use disorders. Work with community groups to identify training participants.
• Organize peer-led recovery support services including individual and group support and education, events, and outreach services.
• Organize and facilitate monthly alumni meetings and quarterly alumni events to foster networking, mentorship, and collaboration.
• Maintain a comprehensive alumni database with up-to-date contact and employment information.
• Work closely with program leadership to align alumni engagement strategies with the mission and goals of the CRPA training program.
• Prepare and present regular reports on all required reporting areas including alumni engagement metrics, participation levels, and collaborative outcomes.
• Design and facilitate virtual and in-person learning collaboratives that promote peer-led learning, resource sharing, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with training providers and guest experts to offer skill-building workshops, continuing education opportunities, and supervision of hours when applicable.
• Ensure timely and consistent communication about upcoming meetings, events, and opportunities for alumni.
• Serve as a liaison between alumni and training program staff, offering input on how alumni experiences can inform training and supervision improvements. Identify and highlight alumni success stories and milestones through various platforms to build morale and community pride.
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of the job; it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of experience providing peer-led recovery support services and/or facilitation or training on topics related to substance use disorder, harm reduction, or recovery coaching required.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising staff and/or managing programs.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) required. CCAR® Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator (RCP-F) preferred or must be obtained within 90 days of hire. 
• Demonstrated commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally competent practices.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and strong organizational skills are necessary.
• Computer literacy: knowledge and ability to use programs such as the Microsoft Office suite, ability to utilize data reporting systems and internet navigation, ability to facilitate training utilizing online platforms. 
• Lived experience in addiction treatment considered an asset for this position.  
• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree from a related field (Human Services) preferred. 

CHASI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse staff. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.

Salary : $52,000 - $56,000