Peer Recovery Mentor - Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery - STA

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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Peer-based recovery mentor assists individuals in working toward sustainable recovery in a collegiate environment. Provide peer mentoring and recovery support to students in recovery from opioid use disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders. Assist Addiction and Recovery Program Coordinators with administrative tasks, coordination, project management and education programs. Provide administrative support in marketing and social media campaigns for Opioid use education and prevention at Kennesaw State University. Act as liaison and peer mentor for recovery education and support to students seeking recovery. Support students in recovery and those seeking recovery.

This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding. Continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant funding for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1. Provide peer support to an assigned cohort of students in recovery from opioid use, substance misuse and addictive behaviors 
2. Present peer education curriculum, naloxone training to prevent opioid and substance misuse, and relapse 
3. Assist collegiate recovery program coordinator responding to student inquiries and connect students with appropriate personnel regarding issues such as financial aid, personal 
4. Concerns, housing challenges, development of study skills that might otherwise prevent students from succeeding in college
5. Provide peer supports regarding personal, academic, and social sober needs, such as self- awareness, life skills, goal setting, on campus living and sober events. 
6. Support the development of marketing materials to promote addiction and recovery programs on campus and on various social media platforms 
7. Assists in tracking and analyzing key metrics to assess the impact of program 
8. Maintain timely and complete records of student cohort in electronic records 
9. Provide administrative support for fundraising and volunteer coordination
 

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Psychology, Public Health, Health Education, Communications/Public Relations or related field
Other Required Qualifications
CARES (Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist) Prevention Specialist-Addictive Disease or eligible within three (3) months of employment
Required Experience
One (1) year of addiction/recovery experience in a higher education setting or-related field including internship, student assistantship and/or graduate assistantship experience. Lived experience in recovery, evidence of recovery quality and experience with sponsorship or mentorship

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in psychology, public health, health education, communications/public relations or related field
Preferred Experience
Two (2) years related work experience in a university setting preferred
Intermediate experience with social media platforms including Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

ABILITIES
Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPPA requirements  
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and understanding of addiction, recovery and continuum of care for substance use disorders  
Knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance abuse use and other addictive disorders
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills  
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)  
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills  
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].
 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced + Education
• DMV Review
• Drug Screening

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation.  Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.  Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf