The Role
The Community Engagement Specialist educates the public on addiction recovery, recruits participants, networks with community organizations, and coordinates events to raise awareness.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Lawrence, MA - Peer Recovery Program
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional Saturdays. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
Pay rate: $17.00-$19.00/hour
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k with company contribution
- Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment
The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for
- Educating the public about addiction and the multiple pathways to Recovery, recruiting participants, and networking with community-based organizations in collaboration with peer volunteers.
- Assisting Young Adults on their pathway to Recovery/or help maintain a strong Recovery.
- Representing the Center by providing presentations to community organizations and agencies within the Lawrence area to raise awareness about our services and programs.
- Coordinating and hosting informational tables at events in collaboration with agencies located in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen. Peer Leaders will participate in these events to engage directly with the community and share their lived experiences.
- Partnering with the Peer Volunteer Coordinator to plan and support monthly in-house events at the Center, ensuring smooth execution and active peer involvement.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
- Must have valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
Skills Required
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
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The Company
What We Do
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is a private, non-profit provider of evidence-based treatment for substance use and mental health disorders, offering the largest continuum of addiction treatment in New England.
