Peer Recovery & Wellness Program Coordinator

$18.00 - $20.00 hourly
  • Goodwill Industries of Greater NE
  • Columbus, NE, USA
  • Sep 12, 2024
Full time Other Behavioral Health Positions

Job Description

Are you looking for a job that's meaningful, impactful & rewarding? Look no further than Goodwill!

In this role, you would:

  • Coordinate groups, activities, and schedule for the Recovery and Wellness Support Program.
  • Provide exceptional customer service delivery to all individuals in a welcoming, hopeful and trauma informed manner.
  • Welcome and assist all individuals who access the Recovery and Wellness Support Center and services with resource acquisition needs and make appropriate referrals.
  • Assist individuals to connect with peers and communities to develop networks of support.
  • Assist individuals with making independent choices, identifying strengths, personal resources, and taking a proactive role in their recovery.
  • Facilitate support and life skills groups to help individuals with recovery, spiritual, or wellness issues.

Job Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience:

  • Self-identify as having lived experience as an individual diagnosed with a mental health or substance use disorder, or as a parent to a child with a mental health or substance use disorder
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have demonstrated skills and competencies in treatment of individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis, demonstrated by at the one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, sociology, or a related field (preferred), or
  • Two years coursework in the human services field, or
  • One year of recovery experience with demonstrated competencies and skills in treatment of individuals with mental health diagnosis
  • Must be able to obtain the Nebraska DHHS Peer Support Specialist Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain the certification.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license issued in the State of Nebraska and meet insurance requirements.

Loan Forgiveness?

No

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