Peer Recovery Support Coordinator – Outreach (1 Year Restricted)
Benefits of working at VCU
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
Job Code 21231Y
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req7229
Unit Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU
Department DSA – University Counseling Services
Location VCU
Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Peer Recovery Support Coordinator Position – Outreach
Peer Recovery Support Coordinator, reports to the Assistant Director of Substance Use and Recovery Support and works with this individual and other staff to develop, implement, and evaluate a wide variety of recovery programming and services for a diverse student body of over 28,000. The Peer Recovery Support Coordinator is primarily responsible for developing individually focused peer services, leading outreach efforts on campus including naloxone training, and providing recovery programming. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Peer Recovery Services 35%
● Provide individual peer coaching to students in and seeking recovery
● Lead professional development sessions for fellow peer recovery specialists
● Support individuals participating in recovery housing
Outreach and Advocacy 30%
● Lead health education events, provide lectures, programs, and outreach, including: Online, classroom, large group, etc.
● Lead naloxone training efforts and support campus wide naloxone program
● Organize and facilitate Recovery Ally Program
● Targeted outreach to key stakeholders and underserved populations.
● Mentor and support student groups working on substance related topics
● Coordinate programming and awareness events
● Collaborate and develop strong partnerships with campus and community
partners to ensure access to services for students in recovery
● Participate in professional organizations to advance the work of collegiate
recovery
Recovery Programming 25%
● Work with supervisor to use evidence-informed practices to guide program
development and set strategic priorities for Rams in Recovery.
● Conduct ongoing assessment, planning, and evaluation of programming for
Rams in Recovery.
● Facilitate Recovery Scholars Program sections
● Participates in after-hours and weekend programs as needed.
Administrative Duties 10%
● Work with supervisor to develop and implement strategic plan specific to program area
● Maintain proper training in customer service, crisis intervention, and other
university policies and procedures
● Continue professional growth by reading current research and attending
conferences/trainings
● Participate in Division and University-wide events as needed
● Assist with daily operations of the recovery clubhouse
***This is a 1 year grant funded position with renewal contingent on continued grant funding***
Slotting: University 21231Y; State Role Code: 19212
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
● At least 1 year of experience delivering Peer Recovery Services in clinical or non-clinical settings
● Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
● Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to present to student groups
● Demonstrated proficiency utilizing technology and standard office packages (word
processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail)
● Excellent organizational and customer service skills
● Demonstrated ability to use discretion and good judgment
● Ability to collaborate with others in a fluid and complex environment
● Ability to mentor, handle sensitive matters confidentially and compassionately
● Perform in a manner consistent with standards of professional care, legal boundaries of service and ethical requirements of human service
Preferred Hiring Standards
● 3 years experience working as a Peer Recovery Specialist
● Experience with both clinical and non-clinical Peer Services
● Naloxone Trainer of Trainers
● Undergraduate degree in related field
FLSA University Employee
Job FTE 100
Exemption Status Exempt
Restricted Position Yes
E-Class UF – University Employee FT
Job Category University Employee
ORP Eligible Yes
Salary Range $50,000
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date 5/11/2025
Contact Information for Candidates
Documents Needed to Apply Application, 3 professional references,